Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
Man Under House Arrest Detained With Rifle at Colon Checkpoint
Authorities detained a man at a Colon checkpoint after finding a rifle, despite his reported house-arrest status.
Panama Pushes Mangrove Recovery After Losing Half of Its Coverage
Panama is seeking to recover mangroves after reports that the country has lost about half of its mangrove coverage.
Minsa-Capsi in Las Tablas Resumes Consultations on July 27
The Minsa-Capsi in Las Tablas is scheduled to resume medical consultations after a temporary interruption linked to technical work.
MiAmbiente Intervenes 26 Facilities After Environmental Noncompliance Findings
MiAmbiente reported interventions at 26 facilities after finding environmental noncompliance, with corrective measures now expected.
Panama and U.S. Medical Teams Strengthen Care at Nicolas Solano Hospital
Medical teams from Panama and the United States strengthened care at Hospital Nicolas Solano through the Juntos por la Salud initiative.
MIDA Reinforces Avian Flu Surveillance in Las Perlas After Pelican Case
MIDA reinforced surveillance in the Las Perlas archipelago after confirmation of avian influenza in a brown pelican.
MiAmbiente Strengthens Protection at Playa La Marinera for Turtle Nesting
MiAmbiente is reinforcing protection measures at Playa La Marinera during sea turtle nesting activity.
CSS Sets August Dates for B/.50 Permanent Bonus to Retirees and Pensioners
The CSS announced August 18, 19 and 20 as payment dates for the second 2026 permanent B/.50 bonus.
Government and Religious Leaders Join Forces Against Human Trafficking
MINGOB announced a strategic alliance with religious leaders to strengthen community prevention and reporting of human trafficking.
Operation Obsidiana Leads to Seven Arrests in Panama Province
Authorities reported seven arrests during Operation Obsidiana, linked to investigations involving sexual offences, robberies and scams.