The government of Panama said Thursday that 41 more migrants have tested positive for the novel coronavirus and 119 others are in quarantine at a relief station near the border with Colombia. Panama’s national migration office said there have been no deaths among the 41 migrants, who are receiving medical care at a shelter in […]

In the new post covid-19 reality, most consumers will cut back on spending, save more and stock up on goods, and in the e-commerce field, most people who shop online will be willing to wait up to two days to receive their product. The new commercial reality that emerged in an accelerated way due to […]

Copa Airlines would like to inform, following Resolution No. 068-DG-DJ-AAC of the Panama Civil Aviation Authority, which ordered a 30-day extension of the suspension of all international flights in the country due to the coronavirus crisis, expiring on June 20, 2020, hopes to resume operations on July 3, 2020, upon receiving approvals required from the […]

It is estimated that the increase in online sales and the greater trend towards telecommuting will result in a lower demand for commercial premises and offices, exerting downward pressure on the price level of rents in the long term. The quarantines decreed in the Central American countries because of the covid-19 outbreak, have caused a […]

Class of 2020 graduate, Lily Lau Hou is taking the skills from her M.S. in Biomedical Engineering to launch a startup and help the COVID-19 response in her homeland. Lily Lau Hou has been taking great notes. The M.S. in Biomedical Engineering Class of 2020 graduate has been carefully studying healthcare best practices during her […]

Earlier this year, the Panama Canal implemented water saving measures after experiencing the fifth driest year at the Canal in 70 years. Thanks to the long-standing partnership with our customers and their flexibility to adapt to these measures, the Panama Canal has now emerged from its dry season equipped to ensure a competitive draft, and […]

Panama announced plans on Monday to begin a phased reopening this week of its economy, including e-commerce, mechanical workshops and fishing, after slowing the spread of coronavirus infections. The reopening will take place in six phases from Wednesday, weighing factors such as virus transmission, its strength and economic impact, said Commerce Minister Ramon Martínez. Earlier, […]

Directorate General of the Industrial Property Registry The General Directorate of the Industrial Property Registry (DIGERPI) authorized by Resolution No. 36 of April 30, 2020, the reception of new trademark applications and petitions for procedures for trademark applications already filed and registered by e-mail. All the documents that are presented electronically must be physically provided […]

Since El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama have set a 72-hour time limit for freight drivers operating in the region, hundreds of units have decided to halt their operations as a measure of pressure. Due to the health crisis resulting from the covid-19 outbreak, Salvadoran, Costa Rican and Panamanian authorities decided that the drivers of […]

Luke Denman and Airon Barry were on a fishing boat, and along with dozens of Venezuelan citizens, they wanted to capture Nicolás Maduro. At least two American citizens were arrested by the Nicolás Maduro dictatorship after a “failed incursion” called Operation Gideon, which sought to overthrow the regime. They are two former U.S. military veterans […]