Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
PANAMAX 2026 Ends With Live Operations for the First Time Since 2012
The multinational exercise closed after 11 days of maritime, cyber and special operations training focused on protecting Panama Canal infrastructure.
Health Ministry Orders Paco Rabanne Perfume Pulled From Panamanian Shelves
Minsa cancelled the sanitary registration of Paco Rabanne Black XS Black Excess for Her after a banned substance classified as carcinogenic was detected.
Judge Orders Detention of Another Suspect in Russia-Ukraine Recruitment Network
A guarantees judge ordered preventive detention for a 63-year-old man charged with human trafficking over the alleged recruitment of Panamanians for the Russia-Ukraine war.
Pentagon Chief Says US Plans Land Strikes on Drug Networks with Latin American Partners
Speaking in Panama, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington intends to extend its counter-narcotics strikes from international waters to land targets alongside regional partners.
Police Report 82 Traffic Accidents, One Death and 17 Injuries in 24 Hours
Panama National Police says 82 crashes were recorded in the latest 24-hour report, along with enforcement actions under Plan Firmeza.
Panama Hosts Regional Forum Against Cartels with Representatives from 19 Countries
Security Minister Frank Abrego opened the A3C forum in Panama City, calling for concrete joint action against organized crime.
SENNIAF Says 51 Children and Adolescents Are Eligible for Adoption in Panama
SENNIAF says 36 families have been declared suitable to adopt, while 51 children and adolescents are in adoptability status.
Interpol Panama Extradites Alleged Drug-Trafficking Suspect from Colombia
Police say Jorge Nestor Sanchez Rodriguez, known as Comanche, was extradited from Colombia and placed before competent authorities in Panama.
Operation Tamiz Leads to Six Arrests in Alleged Public Corruption Case
The Public Ministry says six people were apprehended in Operation Tamiz over alleged corruption and crimes against public faith.
Former Revenue Chief Publio De Gracia Ordered Held in Preventive Detention
A guarantees judge ordered preventive detention for former DGI director Publio De Gracia in an anti-corruption investigation.

