Panama and Colombia have decided to move forward in the electrical interconnection project, a strategic effort of 500 kilometers worth US$800 million that seeks to connect the Andean and Central American regions and for this, authorities from both countries met in the Panamanian Foreign Ministry. During a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of […]
The Deputy Minister of Industries and Commerce, Eduardo Arango, met with representatives of the Sugars and Alcohols Association of Panama (AZUCALPA) with the aim of learning about the progress of the Ethanol project for Panama, after previous meetings with the Ministry of Energy and the oil companies. During the meeting, Cristina Thayer, executive director of […]
In order to eliminate illegal undeclared and unregulated fishing, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) and the Panama Aquatic Resources Authority (ARAP) signed a Framework Cooperation Agreement to strengthen the mechanisms of joint collaboration. The agreement contemplates the adoption of effective measures and controls, as well as the exchange of information, experiences and knowledge on inspections […]
President José Raúl Mulino announced a financing program of US$500 million, managed with the international banks Citi and BBVA, to boost the national economy through the Savings Bank. This plan will prioritize the support of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), seeking to promote productive development and job creation throughout the country. With contributions of US$250 […]
NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced an official visit to Panama and the exhibition of space achievements at the Biomuseum in January 2025. Panama became the 49th country and the first in Central America to adhere to the Artemis Agreements, thus marking a milestone in its social, economic, environmental, scientific and technological development. The signing was carried out at NASA […]
During this new period, about US$2.65 billion have been endorsed by the Comptroller General of the Republic in payments to state debts, money that will mobilize the country’s internal economy, President José Raúl Mulino reported during his weekly public conference. “This shows that when there is a will, things can be done,” Mulino said to […]
The general manager of the Savings Bank (CA), Andrés Farrugia, indicated that in the last six months alone, the financial institution has approved more than US$16 million in mortgage loans, with 13,500 new loans granted, reflecting a clear commitment to housing accessibility in the country. He added that in the last five years, the CA […]
The IAPA, for its part, valued the signing of both declarations as a “historical landmark” for Panama, focused on preserving freedom of expression and the press, the Panamanian Government highlighted. The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, ratified his commitment to freedom of expression and press, highlighting that his government has established important advances in […]
The Government of Panama received US$26.7 million from CCRIF SPC within 14 days of a rainfall event that affected that country during October 31 to November 4, 2024. According to reports, this event resulted in landslides, flooding, fallen trees, the collapse of some bridges and loss of crops in some areas. Some 1,500 people were […]
The National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (Senacyt) was represented by Mr. Franklin Morales, head of International Technical Cooperation, at the First Business Forum within the framework of the Free Trade Agreement between Korea and Central America (K-CAFTA), held on November 11 and 12 in San José, Costa Rica. Senacyt’s participation in this forum […]