Mulino announces drug discounts and audit to Suntracs


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President José Raúl Mulino addressed various topics in his weekly conference, including a reduction in the prices of 20 medicines, an audit of Suntracs, the beginning of the construction of the Roberto Mariano Bula stadium in Colón and Panama’s diplomatic relations with the United States and China. Mulino announced a reduction of 29% to 86% […]

February 15, 2025

Free use of Convention Centers consolidates Panama as a hub for international events


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Panama is ready to become the hub of international events, with the launch of a promotion that offers free convention centers, an initiative promoted by the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), and the Tourism Promotion Fund (PROMTUR) Panama. This proposal, aimed at professionals and meeting tourism planners at national and international level, will attract high-impact international […]

February 15, 2025

Panama strengthens the fight against illegal fishing with new advances and strategies


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The Panama Water Resources Authority (ARAP) presented to the European Union (EU) ambassador in Panama, Isabela Matusz, the progress and achievements in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (INDNR). During her visit to the ARAP facilities, the diplomat learned firsthand about the country’s efforts to combat this problem. Eduardo Carrasquilla, General Administrator of […]

February 15, 2025

Panama strengthens the quality of its merchant fleet


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The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), through the Directorate General of Merchant Marine (DGMM), has intensified its efforts to optimize its fleet through a purification process that excludes from the registration those vessels that do not meet the required standards. This strategy has allowed Panama to reaffirm its commitment to excellence and sustainability, positioning itself prominently […]

February 15, 2025

Panamanian Customs and specialists from the US Department of Energy. U.S. meet to strengthen the Megaports Project


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The Director General of the National Customs Authority, Soraya Valdivieso, held a meeting with Dr. Mansie Iyer and Eng. Charles Gunzel of the United States Department of Energy, with the main objective of advancing the monitoring of the Megaports Project. This project seeks to strengthen security in the country’s maritime terminals, implementing nuclear smuggling detection […]

February 14, 2025