Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
Panama Services Exports Climb 9.7% in First Quarter of 2026
Panama’s services exports reached B/.5.4998 billion in the first quarter of 2026, led by transport, travel and modern services.
Panama Moves Toward Full State Ownership of Petroterminal
Panama has started the process to acquire the remaining private stake in Petroterminal de Panama, framing the move as a strategic step for national control of critical logistics infrastructure.
Panama Today Top 10 News: July 18, 2026
Panama’s latest verified news: Petroterminal ownership, Canal draft adjustments, health technology in Chiriqui, services exports, civic transparency, AI regulation, vaccination points, PASE-U payments, Saharan dust and El Chorrillo oversight.
Panama Services Exports Keep Gaining Ground
Panama’s services exports continue to gain ground after a record year, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industries.
Climate Pressure Hits Panama Dairy Sector
Adverse climate factors are beginning to hit Panama’s dairy sector hard, according to a Thursday report.
Fuel Prices in Panama Decrease Slightly from 10 July 2026
Fuel prices in Panama have decreased slightly from 10 July 2026, offering modest relief for drivers and businesses.
Logistics take center stage amid Middle East turmoil
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/las-7-claves-de-panama-y-el-mundo-jueves-12-de-marzo-DM20686522 The departure of Cosco Shipping from the port of Balboa, the visit of the Ukrainian minister and legislative reforms mark the day. Daily Mail: Mujtaba Khamenei is reportedly in a coma after attacks and has lost a leg Trump criticizes Spain for not supporting offensive against Iran: ‘Perhaps we’ll cut off trade’ Canal Minister…
Varela allies in Beijing are angry that Mulino has chosen sides
An official in the administration of US President Donald Trump told Breitbart News that Chinese authorities had threatened to detain Panamanian-flagged ships in Chinese ports. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/china-habria-amenazado-con-detener-buques-con-bandera-panamena-en-sus-puertos-segun-breitbart-FM20684537 According to information published by Breitbart , the warning would represent retaliation against Panama following recent events related to the control of two ports located at each end of the Panama Canal, which…
So what was the NEXT MOVE? This figure looks EXACTLY LIKE the one that was TAKEN OUT?
“Strait of Hormuz”, is the CANAL of the opposite hemisphere. OIL prices are up my ass and tell me what exactly was accomplished? Can you tell the difference between this crazy bastard, and the one taken out with a cruise missile?? https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/nuevo-lider-de-iran-lanza-su-primera-orden-y-pone-en-alerta-al-mundo-EM20683645 Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mokhtaba Khamenei, on Thursday made a…
CHINA pissed as PANAMA swings towards US. (All of Varela’s work goes to waste)
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2k8z9v3334o Hong Kong has formally complained to the government of Panama after it took control of two ports on the Panama Canal. It accused the Panamanian authorities of taking them over by force. The ports had been run by a Hong Kong-based company, CK Hutchison, for more than two decades. Last month, Panama’s Supreme Court…