Panama releases guide for companies and institutions regarding safe return to workplaces in times of COVID-19


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The Ministry of Health, in conjunction with the Social Security Administration, Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Pan American Health Organization, has prepared guidelines to facilitate compliance with health, hygiene and safety measures for companies and public or private institutions that are operating or could be authorized in the […]

May 19, 2020

Panama: 43 migrants have coronavirus near Colombia border


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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 […]

May 19, 2020

Evolution in Consumer Habits


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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 […]

May 19, 2020

Copa: Temporary shutdown of our operations


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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 […]

May 19, 2020

Change in Lifestyle vs. Rental Prices


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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 […]

May 19, 2020

Panama to start reopening economy as coronavirus infection rates fall


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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, […]

May 19, 2020

Panama: Digital procedures in times of COVID-19


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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 […]

May 11, 2020

Central America: Threats to the Supply Chain


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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 […]

May 11, 2020