Panama will create the shopping tourism visa as part of a strategy to promote this type of tourism, with the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Security and the Colón Free Zone. It was reported that the agreement will facilitate migration processes and create this new visa category, which will allow thousands of Latin Americans […]
United Airlines will offer non-stop flights between San Francisco and the City of Panama as of May 22, 2025, as shown by the airline on its website. The route will operate a daily flight in Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with capacity for 166 passengers: 16 in First Class, 54 in Premium Economy and 96 in Economy. Flights […]
The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, assured that no taxes will be implemented on solar energy, underlining the importance of maintaining competition in the energy market. He stressed that solar energy, along with other renewable sources such as wind energy, must be incentivized without increasing costs for users. “We cannot make energy more expensive […]
The National Customs Authority (ANA) announced that, as of January 1, 2025, the import tax-free tariff contingent will be available through the “First Come, First Served” system. This mechanism will apply to products covered by the Panama-US Trade Promotion Treaty (TPC). USA and the Association Agreement between Central America and the EU (ADA). A statement […]
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 […]
The United States Embassy in Panama formally delivered the first fire station in the province of Darién, to the Benemérito Fire Department. The opening ceremony in Yaviza was attended by the Minister Counselor of the US Embassy, John Barrett, the Director General of the Fire Department, Víctor Álvarez, and Major General Javier Reina, of the […]
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 […]