Author: Editorial Team

The president of Panama’s legislative body has kicked off a new digital training program. Jorge Herrera, head of the National Assembly of Panama, inaugurated the workshop for government employees on Wednesday. The training focuses on using TikTok as a tool for institutional communication. The program aims to bring parliamentary work closer to ordinary citizens. Officials want to strengthen direct and transparent accountability through the popular video platform. The event took place in Panama City. Digital Training Program Targets Government Transparency The workshop carries the title “TikTok, politics and government.” Herrera emphasized how digital platforms reshape the relationship between elected officials…

Panama has opened a new interactive space called Sala Panama directly in the corridor connecting Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Tocumen International Airport. The exhibit targets the thousands of transit passengers who pass through the facility daily. Officials hope to convert a fraction of those travelers into actual visitors to the country. Tocumen International Airport moves more than 62,000 passengers every day. The vast majority of these travelers are simply passing through on their way to other destinations. Between January and April of this year, the terminal processed 7.61 million travelers. That figure represents a 15 percent increase compared…

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino has signed legislation modifying the country’s tax framework for multinational entities. Law 526, dated May 28, 2026, updates the Panama Tax Code with new rules on passive foreign income. The law appeared in Official Gazette No. 30534-B on Wednesday. The new regulations target companies that are part of multinational groups and operate from Panama. These entities must now prove they meet strict Economic Substance Requirements for passive income earned abroad. Passive income includes dividends, interest, royalties, and capital gains from foreign sources. What Economic Substance Means Under the New Law The legislation defines economic substance…

Panama City authorities are intensifying efforts to drive tourism through a monthly pedestrian initiative in the historic district. The program, called Casco Peatonal, has drawn nearly 800,000 visitors since its launch. City tourism director Karla Duque confirmed the next event is scheduled for May 31. The pedestrian zone transforms the Casco Antiguo (Panama) district into a car-free gathering space on the last Sunday of each month. Duque said the city government is committed to expanding family-friendly and recreational activities. The goal is to attract both local residents and international tourists to explore the area’s cultural offerings. “We are committed, as…

Panama and Israel elevated their bilateral relations on Wednesday. The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding to promote strategic development projects. Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha and Israeli Ambassador to Panama Mattanya Cohen formalized the agreement in Panama City. The pact establishes a new cooperation framework between both nations. It focuses on joint initiatives in sectors considered strategic for development. The Israeli Agency for International Development Cooperation, known as Mashav (Israel Agency for International Development Cooperation), coordinated the effort alongside Panama’s Foreign Ministry. Strategic Sectors Targeted for Cooperation The memorandum covers multiple development areas. Water management, agricultural technology, and digital…

The Colon Free Trade Zone received two modern X-ray scanners on Thursday. The United States government donated the equipment as part of a bilateral cooperation program. Officials said the technology targets narcotrafficking and contraband in the country’s largest duty-free area. The inauguration ceremony took place in Colon, Panama. Soraya Valdivieso, the director general of the Panama Customs Authority, led the event. She was joined by Presidential Minister Juan Carlos Orillac, who represented the president. Luisa Napolitano, the general manager of the Colon Free Trade Zone, also attended. US Ambassador to Panama Kevin Marino Cabrera participated as well. US Donates Four…

Panama City, Panama. The Ministry of Health Panama has temporarily suspended the operating license of Cosmetic Plus. Officials detected failures in quality standards and manufacturing processes. The suspension took effect immediately after recent inspections. The National Directorate of Pharmacy and Drugs conducted surveillance audits at the company’s facilities. Inspectors found deviations in manufacturing procedures for several cosmetic products. These included hair care items, dermatological treatments, and personal hygiene goods. The Ministry of Health Panama announced the measure as a preventive action to protect public health. Inspections Reveal Manufacturing Deficiencies The Department of Audit within the drug authority carried out the…

Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino announced he will travel to Greece this Friday. He aims to address growing concerns over the detention of Panamanian-flagged vessels in Chinese ports. The trip comes amid rising tensions in the maritime sector. Mulino will participate in a major international maritime fair. He also plans high-level meetings with Greek authorities and shipowners. Greece stands as one of the world’s largest players in shipping and a top user of the Panama Ship Registry. The president’s agenda focuses on maritime and logistics issues. He wants to reassure the global shipping community about Panama’s flag reliability. Recent months…

Panama City’s ambitious cable car project has hit a major roadblock. The Panama Metro confirmed Thursday that no companies submitted bids for the San Miguelito teleférico system. The deadline passed without a single proposal from two prequalified consortiums. The project was designed to connect Panama and San Miguelito districts. Both prequalified groups had until Thursday to present their offers. Neither the SPE Cable Car Consortium nor the San Miguelito Cable Car Consortium TSM delivered a bid. SPE included Sofratesa de Panama Inc. and Promotora y Desarrolladora Mexicana de Infraestructura. TSM brought together Cointer Concessions S.L. and Doppelmayr Panama Corp. Both…

Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez told the United Nations Security Council that his nation remains a land of encounter and a bridge for peace. He spoke Tuesday during a high-level open debate in New York. The session was convened by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, whose country holds the Security Council’s rotating presidency for May. The debate focused on defending the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. Martínez-Acha Vásquez acknowledged Wang Yi’s initiative and thanked UN Secretary-General António Guterres for his contributions. The world faces one of its most complex and tense periods since the international body was…