Panamanians from rural areas will be trained in the installation of solar panels in their homes with the support of the BCIE


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With the financing of about US$10,000 through the Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE), women from rural areas of Panama will be trained in the management of energy supply systems and installation of isolated solar systems in their homes. This training is part of the “Solar Champions 2023 Program” in the Ngäbe Buglé Region, in San […]

September 16, 2023

The Panama Canal assured that they continue its operations and takes measures to ensure fluid traffic


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The Panama Canal assured that it continues its operations uninterruptedly at the service of international maritime trade, taking measures to guarantee the fluid and safe traffic of ships, despite adverse weather conditions. In a statement, the Panama Canal Authority points out that the interoceanic route continues to be the route through which 57.5% of the […]

September 8, 2023

Digital Banking in Latin America and the Caribbean accelerates with Visa’s new Digital First program


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New Visa program offers consumers and issuers solutions for the instant issuance of digital cards and best practices aimed at accelerating the Digital First banking revolution that is already taking place in the region. Visa Digital First facilitates the application of real-time cards, the creation of accounts and the delivery of instant payment credentials directly […]

September 8, 2023

Cyber insurance prices in Latin America continue to rise


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According to the Global Insurance Market Index prepared by the insurance brokerage company and risk administrator Marsh, commercial insurance prices in Latin America increased by 8% in the second quarter of 2023 as in the first quarter and against 3% globally. The report reflects that this second quarter of 2023 marks the twenty-third consecutive quarter […]

September 8, 2023