Colombia granted asylum to Panama’s former President Ricardo Martinelli, Colombian authorities said on Saturday, and two sources close to the ex-president said that he had departed the Nicaraguan embassy in Panama City for Colombia. Martinelli, who was sentenced to over a decade in prison in Panama for money laundering, has been living in the Nicaraguan […]
Panama reached a new record in its total exports, registering B/. 324.4 million during the first three months of 2025, which represents an increase of 25.1% (B/. 65.1 million) compared to the same period of 2024, when B/ were reported. 259.4 million. This is the highest value recorded in a first quarter in the last […]
After an intense week of activities, Panama Blockchain Week 2025 culminated in reaffirming the role of Panama City as one of the new Latin American epicenters for the blockchain ecosystem, promoting regional dialogue around regulation, technological inclusion and financial innovation. For three days (April 22 to 24), the Panama Convention Center became the meeting point for leaders, innovators and […]
On the occasion of World Migratory Bird Day, which is celebrated on May 10, the Ministry of the Environment highlighted the importance of conserving these essential species for the balance of ecosystems. Thanks to its strategic location, Panama is a key point of rest and feeding for migratory birds that cross the continent. According to Audubon Panama, the […]
With this implementation, Panama strengthens its position as a leader in innovation within the global maritime sector. The Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP) announced on Monday the official authorization of the new Electronic Registry of Ships (REN), a digital platform that is now available to all users from 8:00 a.m. today, according to the General […]
The national secretary of the Railway, Henry Faarup, announced that the route of the Panama-David-Frontera Train has already been defined, including the stations, as part of one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the country. The design includes a 3-hour journey, with trains that will reach speeds of up to 180 kilometers per hour for passengers and […]
United’s new flights between San Francisco and Panama’s Tocumen International Airport. The new flight, which takes about seven hours, connects Silicon Valley and the financial hub of Central America, and it’s starting on May 22. So what about prices? The flights have fares at $827 in economy right now now, operated on Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 aircraft. […]
Renowned American surfer Quentin Turko recently challenged one of the largest waves ever surfed in Silverbacks, the powerful and legendary breaker located in Bocas del Toro, Bastimentos Island. The episode, widely commented on in international media, was documented in an article by the writer and surfer, Zander Morton for Surfer Magazine, where Turko recounted his […]
US Air Force Panama Strengthens SENAN Through Training Mission Ten advisers from the US Air Force Panama, part of the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS), were deployed from March 7 to 28. Their mission supported the National Aeronaval Service (SENAN) through a multifaceted training initiative under a long-term military partnership in Panama. This effort aimed to bolster US-Panama defense cooperation, […]
According to the entity, the international organization has significantly raised its forecast for the Panamanian economy. In October 2024, the IMF estimated a growth of 3% by 2025; now, it has increased this projection to 4%. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reported this Saturday, April 26, through its social networks, that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has […]