Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
Two Detained Over Illegal Hunting in Soberania National Park
Environmental rangers and police detained two people following an illegal-hunting operation in the Quebrada La Cruz sector of Soberania National Park.
Fourth Panama Canal Bridge Project Advances Water-Network Relocation
Work is continuing to relocate drinking-water networks as part of the Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal project.
MIDES Begins September Social-Programme Payments by Card
MIDES began its third 2026 payment period for conditional cash-transfer programmes on September 7 for beneficiaries paid through ACH.
Chiriqui Driver Held After Authorities Seize 100 Suspected Drug Packages
Authorities in Chiriqui seized 100 packages of suspected drugs during an inspection at the San Isidro checkpoint.
Security Dialogue Brings Together Chepo, Darien and Embera Communities
Panama’s Public Security Ministry has held a community security dialogue in Torti with authorities and representatives from Chepo, Darien and the Embera region.
San Miguelito Communities Report Shortage of Local Peace Judges
Representatives from several San Miguelito districts say the absence of community peace judges is affecting the handling of local conflicts.
Santiago Residents Concerned by Robberies at Homes and Businesses
Residents of Santiago say a series of robberies affecting homes and commercial premises has increased concern about local security.
Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Recorded South of Sona in Veraguas
A preliminary magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded south of Sona, Veraguas, on Saturday afternoon.
Panama Identifies 1,200 Collapsed Wastewater Treatment Plants
Panama’s Environment Ministry says 1,200 collapsed wastewater treatment plants have been identified nationwide.
San Miguelito Cable Car Project Strengthens Panama-Austria Cooperation
Panama’s Foreign Ministry says the award of the San Miguelito cable-car project to Doppelmayr Panama Corp. will strengthen cooperation with Austria.

