More than a century ago, the opening of the Panama Canal revolutionized international trade by making it much quicker and easier to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. But, write Stephan Maurer and Ferdinand Rauch, the canal’s opening also had a significant impact on the economic geography of the US. By examining county level […]
In what could be ground zero in the new trade cold war between the United States and China, the new president of Panama, Laurentino “Nito” Cortizo is looking out for the interests of his nation. While the U.S. footprint is still present all over Panama, it appears to be eroding while Chinese influence is increasing. […]
Nice fish Chicho! Wanna sit on the beach, snorkel on some coral reefs, island hop, go whale watching or maybe catch a fish of your lifetime? Then come to Panama. We can do that and much more here on the Pacific Ocean. My friend Shane Jarvis is perhaps one of the best captains in Panama […]
The Panamanian Mariano Rivera enters the Hall of Fame! Switch Off and Visit Panama to celebrate with us this historic moment and enjoy the cultural melting pot at the Regional Hub of the Americas. Get a direct flight to the heart of the Universe that emerged from the sea three million years ago! Win the […]
As I post this article, a tear of pride comes to my eye and once again the country of my birth stands out from the crowd! As he reached the final stages of his induction speech, Mariano Rivera’s voice rose a few octaves and his pace grew quicker. He was in his element, delivering most […]
My friend Sandra Cripe sent me a manuscript of their journey into the Darien Jungle to scratch off another bucket list item in Panama – See a Harpy Eagle, the largest most powerful eagle in the Americas, standing 3 feet tall and up to a 7 foot wing span. It is the strongest bird of […]
Kathlen Pedicord writes in US NEWS about Panama. Panama is one of the world’s top retirement destinations. In this country, you have three dramatically different retirement lifestyle options to choose among: cosmopolitan cities, beautiful beachfront towns and cooler mountain climes. There are appealing retirement spots for retirees on strict budgets as well as upscale amenities […]
Moishe Mana, the Founder and Chairman of Mana Group, was among a distinguished of guests attending the inauguration of Panama’s President Laurentino Cortizo in Panama City on June 29. During his visit to Panama, Mr. Mana expressed interest in leading a group to purchase a large property adjacent to Panama Tocumen International Airport as home […]
Panama, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) A total of 13,637 illegal migrants entered Panama through the Darien jungle, a border area with neighboring Colombia, during the first half of 2019, according to the National Migration Service (SNM). According to the institution’s figures, the majority of irregulars are men, while minors represent 2,139, who in the […]
The City of Colón, Panama is taking a step into the future with the procurement of a fleet of 1,500 fully electric BYD e6 taxis. The new vehicles were purchased in partnership with ENSA Servicios and TRASERVI and were joined by the first fast charging station in Colón province. “The launch of the first pure […]