Final Qtr- of 2023 reported STRONG growth in the Republic GDP

https://elsiglo-com-pa.translate.goog/economia/producto-interno-bruto-trimestral-crecio-89/24242734?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sch=http Bracho: this growth translates into an increase in the hiring of people and greater income for companies The Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 8.9% compared to the same period in 2022 during the first nine months of 2023, according to data from the Comptroller General of the Republic. This means, according to economist…

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Beautiful area of PANAMA brings opportunity for REAL “EcoTourism” in the country for 2024

This natural reserve offers the opportunity to promote ecotourism in the heart of the metropolis The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) is in the final phase of the transfer of Cerro Ancón to the Ministry of the Environment (MiAmbiente). The transfer process, which began in June 2023, “is focused on administrative preparation and the definition…

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Cortizo active on sessions to discuss 2024 budget before end of calendar year

https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/nacional/cortizo-convoca-sesiones-extraordinarias-para-discusion-del-presupuesto-2024-EB5663622?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Deputies will only have to discuss a single issue between December 21 and 31 The President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo, called the National Assembly to extraordinary sessions from December 21 to 31. The deputies must analyze bill 1041, which dictates the State budget for the fiscal year 2024. Cortizo called extraordinary sessions, because…

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Costa del Este” forming into the Monaco of LATAM real estate in terms of pricing

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/costa-del-este-el-barrio-mas-caro-de-america-central-CB5672602 An investigation carried out by three real estate portals places Costa del Este as one of the places where it is most expensive to buy apartments Buying an apartment in the exclusive neighborhood of Costa del Este, in the town of Juan Díaz, in Panama City, is more expensive than doing so anywhere else…

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Gaby feels recent mining ruling will strengthen Panama in 2024

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/carrizo-dice-que-fallo-de-la-csj-en-tema-minero-fortalecio-la-institucionalidad-CD5674510 When leaving the meeting, Carrizo declared to the media that uncertainty is experienced worldwide. The presidential candidate for the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD), José Gabriel Carrizo, met on the night of this Thursday, December 21, with leaders of his group. When leaving the meeting, Carrizo told the media that uncertainty is experienced worldwide. “It has…

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2023 ends with “Immigration” being the biggest problem for Panama. PNO has been all over this

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/migracion-irregular-supera-el-medio-millon-DB5663647 The Panama Immigration Directorate reported that until December 15, it counted 509 thousand people who entered Panama heading north. In the United States, one of the preferred destinations, the immigration issue is a source of debate and pressure between Congress and the White House Panama closes 2023 with another record number in terms of migrant…

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PANAMA to host leading TOURISM SUMMIT in 2024

https://en.travel2latam.com/news-84985-panama-will-host-the-world-adventure-tourism-congress-in-2024 The most important global adventure tourism association, ATTA, has chosen Panama as the next venue for the Adventure Travel World Summit 2024 (October 7 to 10), an event that will position the country in international tourism markets as an adventure destination. and conventions The General Administrator of the ATP, Denise Guillén, was in charge…

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Steps being outlined for the definitive and final closing of a mining operation. Eyes open

http://elsiglo.com.pa/panama/presentan-plan-accion-para-cierre-ordenado-definitivo-cobre-panama/24242085 There are minimal preservation activities that cannot be completed overnight. The Minister of Commerce Jorge Rivera Staff presented the action plan for the orderly and definitive closure of Cobre Panamá, in order to guarantee that this process is carried out in a responsible and transparent manner, complying with the ruling of the Supreme Court…

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Interesting article about 2024 outlook for Panama

https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/nacional/panama-feliz-navidad-pero-prospero-ano-nuevo-LY5616850?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc In 2024 the country will inaugurate a new government, it will face the process of closing the Donoso mine, and Panama’s relations with China will obviously be on the table. The festive and consumerist atmosphere is palpable in almost all Panamanian capitals; Can you imagine the tension if the anti-mining protests had not stopped before…

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