---
title: "Acodeco Imposes $15,000 Fine on Snowland Panama Over Misleading 'First Snow Park' Claim"
date: 2026-03-23
author: ""
url: https://panamadaily.news/snowland-panama-acodeco-fine-15000/
categories:
  - "Business"
  - "Economy"
  - "News"
tags:
  - "Acodeco"
  - "consumer protection"
  - "Law 45"
  - "misleading advertising"
  - "Snowland Panamá"
---

# Acodeco Imposes $15,000 Fine on Snowland Panama Over Misleading 'First Snow Park' Claim

## What Happened

Panama’s Consumer Protection and Competition Defense Authority (Acodeco) has sanctioned the creator of Snowland Panama with a $15,000 fine after determining there was misleading advertising in the promotion of the event. Acodeco said the organizer was responsible for an infraction of Law 45 of October 31, 2007, following verification that the statement promoting “Panama Snowland, the first snow park in Panama” was untrue at the time of inspection.

The event generated multiple complaints in December 2025, according to reporting by Newsroom Panama, and the outlet has republished its earlier coverage noting the event’s cancellation and a prior report that refunds would be provided.

## Background

Newsroom Panama’s earlier coverage, published in December 2025, documented that Snowland Panama had canceled its planned event and referenced consumer complaints and refund arrangements. The March 2026 update confirms that Acodeco investigated the promotional claims and applied an administrative sanction under the consumer protection statute cited by the authority.

Acodeco enforces rules designed to protect consumers from false or deceptive commercial practices. In this case, the authority concluded that the public promotion of the event included assertions that could mislead consumers about the nature of the attraction.

## What This Means

The fine underscores regulatory scrutiny on event promoters and advertisers operating in Panama. Organizers making definitive claims about novel attractions or firsts will face verification by authorities if complaints arise, and they may be subject to penalties under Law 45 when promotions are found to be misleading.

For consumers who filed complaints in December 2025, the sanction is a formal outcome demonstrating action by the regulator, though the published report does not detail additional remedies beyond the administrative fine. The original Newsroom Panama article from December 2025 indicated the event had been canceled and that refunds would be issued; the March 2026 report focuses on Acodeco’s finding and sanction.

## Looking Ahead

The case may prompt event organizers and marketers in Panama to review promotional materials more carefully to ensure claims can be substantiated. It also highlights the role of consumer complaints in triggering investigations by Acodeco and the potential for administrative penalties when advertising is found to be deceptive under Law 45.