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MASSIVE infrastructure push on schedule for MARCH 25th bid. ( eyes on ODEBRECHT )

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https://www.prensa.com/economia/nuevas-rampas-carriles-y-accesos-asi-sera-la-ampliacion-del-corredor-sur-que-licitara-ena/ Companies interested in participating in the prequalification process for the expansion of the Southern Corridor will have until March 25, between 9:00 am and 11:00 am, to submit their proposals at the offices of the National Highway Company (ENA), located on Vía Israel, ENA building, San Francisco district The call corresponds to Prequalification Process…

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PANAMA looking to tighten up Ex-Pat benefits from the EU side

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/panama-sigue-en-lista-de-la-ue-la-territorialidad-es-el-punto-de-discusion-clave-CC20000354 Panama will remain on the European Union’s list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. One of the key points of discussion is territoriality, a pillar of the Panamanian economic model that only taxes individuals on income generated within the country. On Monday, February 16, the EFE news agency , citing “diplomatic sources,” reported that Panama would…

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PNO’ers: I’m not a “complete” asshole. I have told you about CK HUTCHISON for YEARS

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https://gbm.com/media/noticia/ck-hutchison-advierte-de-acciones-legales-si-maersk-toma-el-control-de-terminales-en-panama/ Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison 0001.HK announced on Thursday that it notified Panama of a dispute under the investment protection treaty after AP Moller–Maersk MAERSKb.CO expressed its willingness to temporarily take over the management of the Balboa and Cristóbal terminals. The move comes after Panama’s Supreme Court annulled key port contracts in late January for Panama Ports Company SA…

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The long running issue from GROWING UP, rather than GROWING OUT in Development

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An examination of economic inequalities https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/las-trampas-del-desarrollo-FK19020544 Print, television, radio and digital media present at the end of each year a summary, among other things, of economic performance and expectations for the year that has just begun. Authorities, business representatives, and independent analysts highlight how, from their perspective, the economy will develop in the future and…

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Government openly addressing the need for a liveable working wage in Panama

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On November 15, 2025, the National Government established the National Minimum Wage Commission , a tripartite body responsible for analyzing economic conditions and recommending new rates that will apply from January 2026. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/salario-minimo-panama-instala-mesa-de-dialogo-trabajadores-piden-900-mensuales-CL17588192#google_vignette The process is coordinated by the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development (Mitradel) , as established in Executive Decree No. 12 of November 13, 2025. The working group must conclude its deliberations no later…

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Government finds $7.1 Million to improve this Diplomatic Villa,,,,but BOCAS AIRPORT is a embarassment?

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https://www.prensa.com/unidad-investigativa/la-presidencia-destina-71-millones-para-ampliar-y-restaurar-la-villa-diplomatica/ “JB”-   I have spent a great deal of time pre-occupied with BDT for,,,,,well it seems like “forever” now. I already know that the Government exhibits a DGAF attitude when it comes to Law Enforcement, Utility Monitoring, Rackateering, Bribery, etc and so on……YET in spite of all of this. It remains the most BEAUTIFUL region…

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Better compliance over “illegal fishing” keeps PANAMA on EU list until “2026

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/panama-debera-esperar-hasta-2026-para-eliminar-la-tarjeta-amarilla-de-la-ue-EF15673755 While this process is being carried out, ARAP is seeking to acquire fishing traceability software so that national fishing has the certification of legality to be accepted by the EU, as well as the appointment of more human resources. It will not be until early 2026 that Panama will be able to find out…

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ISN’T this NEWS? PANAMA has problem with Electrical Authority oversight? #RFBpowermafia

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Not too quick on the uptake LA Estrella……….has been issue for YEARS. Check out BDT.   https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/juan-urriola-el-usuario-final-en-el-mercado-electrico-panameno-esta-en-un-total-estado-de-indefension-CF15673881 The former Energy Secretary speaks exclusively after his resignation about the changes that need to be made at ASEP and questions multi-million dollar contracts. Former Energy Secretary Juan Manuel Urriola resigned from his position in July of this…

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BANANA Giant “CHIQUITA” showing renewed confidence in region after Labor unrest

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https://newsroompanama.com/2025/08/31/more-confidence-in-panama-is-the-reason-that-chiquita-is-returning/   The announcement came as a welcome change to banana growers in Bocas del Toro: the multinational Chiquita will return to production in Panama, raising hopes for economic recovery and more jobs.  “We are excited about the agreement reached with Chiquita to return to production in Panama,” said Juan Alberto Arias, president of the Chamber of…

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Has been keeping eye on this CHINA/US power struggle within PANAMA

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/31/panama-canal-port-lawsuit-us-china Panama’s comptroller general has lodged two cases with the country’s supreme court against the owners of two ports at the centre of a geopolitical struggle between the US and China, in a move likely to be seen as a victory for Donald Trump in his attempt to rid the Panama canal of Chinese influence….

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