Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
New Legal Challenge Filed Against Panama City Municipal Police
Attorney and deputy Ernesto Cedeno filed a new challenge seeking to declare the agreement creating Panama City municipal police unconstitutional.
APC Warns Household Debt Is Rising Across Panama
The Panamanian Credit Association says average bank debt per citizen is now above $17,000 as household borrowing continues to rise.
Specialists Link High Rate of Minor Pregnancies to Abuse and Education Gaps
Specialists warned that adolescent pregnancies in Panama remain tied to abuse, lack of education and warning signs adults must take seriously.
Panama Conecta Reaches 787,000 Users as Digital State Plan Expands
AIG says Panama Conecta now has 787,000 active users, 26 digital services and a 2027 target of 100 online procedures.
Panama Firefighters Report 300 Emergencies in 72 Hours
Firefighters reported tree falls, vehicle accidents, electrical faults, gas leaks and vehicle fires among 300 recent emergency responses nationwide.
Assembly Proposals Target Pharma Industry, Penalties and Local Development
New legislative proposals address national medicine production, penalties for violating protection measures, public contracting and a special economic zone in Darien.
ACODECO Says Panama Has No Shortage of 25 Pound Gas Cylinders
Consumer protection officials say national availability remains high, though distribution difficulties persist in Panama Oeste and parts of San Miguelito.
Former DGI Director Publio De Gracia Arrested in Operation Cuestor
The Public Ministry says Operation Cuestor led to arrests in a probe into alleged unjustified enrichment and money laundering tied to a claimed state loss.
Well Drilling Program Moves Ahead for Cocle Communities Facing Water Problems
Several Cocle communities with water-supply problems are looking to a new well-drilling program for relief as climate conditions pressure rivers.
Regional Fiscal Lottery Drawings to Begin Next Week in Panama
The second regional Fiscal Lottery delivery starts August 18 with Region 1 in Panama province, according to Telemetro.

