Ending corruption is top on voters’ minds in Panama, but they’re split over who offers the most credible promise of change. Election Date: May 5 Format: One round, popular vote. Laurentino “Nito” Cortizo, 66, former deputy and minister Democratic Revolutionary Party “I aspire to become president of this country firstly to defend Panama’s interests, which […]
Hungary will open a diplomatic mission to handle trade and consular affairs in Panama, the foreign minister said on Wednesday, ahead of talks in Panama City. Péter Szijjártó told MTI by phone that he would meet with President Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez, Vice President and Foreign Minister Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado and Trade […]
US residual fuel oil exports to Panama totaled 943,000 barrels in January, up more than three times from 303,000 barrels in the year-ago month, Energy Information Administration data showed Thursday. Overall, the US exported 7.652 million barrels of residual fuel oil to 18 countries in January, down 6.38% from 8.174 million barrels in December, the […]
Encouraging investments in free trade zones, increasing the number of new headquarters of multinational companies and strengthening diplomatic relations with Asian countries, are some of the stakes of the Central American country. Taking advantage of the competitive position in terms of connectivity and logistics is the main offer of the Panamanian economy for companies from […]
Panama Ship Registry has affirmed its commitment to provide holistic services with a focus on helping the maritime industry be in compliance with international maritime regulations. Jorge Barakat, Minister of Maritime Affairs of the Republic of Panama, made the assurance at the Panama Maritime Authority Reception at Sea Asia 2019 in Singapore on Wednesday. “Two […]
The chief executive officer of Copa Airlines in Panama expressed optimism that Emirates would operate a direct flight to Panama City to boost aviation sector in the region. “We are still hoping for that flight to happen to Panama,” said Pedro Heilbron, referring to plans of Emirates airline to operate a direct flight to Panama, […]
Since consumers are less willing to buy products whose packaging is harmful to the environment, the packaging industry must begin to incorporate these trend changes in the development of its packaging design. The increase in the diffusion of ideas proposing sustainability in the production and commercialization of goods opens a space for companies to implement […]
The United Nations’ Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has released its annual report on port activity in the region with Panama’s Colon port complex top of the list with 4.32m teu and growth of 11% compared to 2017. Brazil’s Santos follows with 3.84m teu, up 7.2% on the previous year while […]
Global Americans and the Canadian Council for the Americas presents “Two gringos with questions,” an interview series featuring political and cultural leaders from across the Americas. In the tenth episode, Chris and Ken talk to Ambassador John Feeley, former U.S. Ambassador to Panama. Here is a link to the Interview Now a retired U.S. diplomat, Feeley focused much […]
Although at the request of the business sector, President Varela vetoed the bill establishing an 8% tax on local and imported sugary beverages, Panama’s National Assembly will insist on approving it. The National Assembly approved in third session the new taxes, however, the business sector asked the Panamanian president at the end of February 2019 […]