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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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Livestock infection is affecting the supply chain in LATAM region

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/alerta-regional-por-expansion-del-barrenador-panama-concentra-la-produccion-y-mexico-construye-nueva-planta-DF15673550 The cattle screwworm outbreak is affecting all of Central America and Mexico, with Panama as the epicenter of sterile insect production to curb the plague. The United States confirms its first human case in more than 50 years. The regional health crisis caused by the cattle screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) escalated to a new stage…

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FUTURE TELLER: Check in on this story in 4 Years to find out what corruption got “greased” for the Bid!

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“JB”-  just take solace that you don’t see ODEBRECHT mentioned here.  https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/tren-panama-david-los-paises-que-compiten-por-financiar-el-megaproyecto-HD15167909 Through several international tours, the government has sought out more than four countries that have openly expressed interest in financing this project. The latest to enter the fray is Japan, through its Mizuho Bank. The Panama-David train project continues to attract interest from…

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US keen to see CHINESE influence decreased in Canal Zone

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Regarding the trade promotion agreement between Panama and the United States, Cabrera revealed that the review committee meetings will begin in October. The United States ambassador to Panama, Kevin Cabrera , reiterated that his country is excited that Panama Ports Company (PPC) , a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, will no longer be operating the ports of Balboa and…

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Canal revenue shows ROBUST first half gains for 2025

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https://newsroompanama.com/2025/08/05/in-the-first-half-of-the-year-2025-panama-canal-toll-revenues-are-up-by-33/ Toll revenues on the Panama Canal increased 33.2% in the first half of the year.  This achievement is due to the increase in the transit of vessels, mainly deep-draft vessels, during this period.  Vessel traffic increased by 25.7%, with 6,855 vessels crossing the interoceanic waterway in the first half of the year, of which 5,967 were deep-draft vessels, an…

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JFC I was a “fan”, but this figure is losing his appeal with me. STFU

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https://newsroompanama.com/2025/07/16/we-cannot-and-should-not-lose-a-banana-plantation-job-in-bocas-del-toro-says-martinelli/ According to the president of Realizando Metas, a banana plantation job in Bocas del Toro cannot and should not be lost.  “It’s not just thousands of jobs, but the image projected after what happened with the copper mines, disputed ports, etc., combined with the gross manipulation of justice and the lack of due process,”…

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FOREIGN MINISTER already making the rounds on social circuit as PANAMA passes “velvet rope

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Let the “dog and pony” show begin. PANAMA makes it to the VIP Room.  The foreign minister emphasized that removing the country from the list was one of the current Panamanian government’s priorities “from day one.” Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha celebrated Panama’s removal from the European Union (EU) money laundering list on Tuesday, July…

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Despite robust numbers, most PANAMANIANS not feeling benefit of economic growth

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/hacer-economia-como-si-la-gente-importara-la-cara-de-la-inequidad-en-panama-AF14229889 Panama’s economic growth is not reflected in the quality of life of most of its citizens. While macroeconomic figures are used as a political argument, social indicators show growing inequality, unemployment, and social discontent. Some time ago, I was speaking with the former president of the Colon Free Trade Zone Users Association, Usha Mayani,…

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New “pariah” Martinelli sounds like “sour grapes” for Mulino unshackled with new EU status

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People are going “all in” and betting hard on Panama with removal from “Gray List”. And IMHO, sounds like RM is a bit “frosty” in thinking of all the money he could have made if this was the case when he was in charge.  Hey “Rico”, you and your family did quite well. No alligator…

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