ProPanama promotes investment and export with new viral video
ProPanama is an institution that works to develop and implement strategies to attract investments and promote exports.
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Navigating biofouling training held in Panama
When ships cross the ocean, they can introduce invasive aquatic species to new marine environments. This can pose threats to the world’s freshwater and coastal marine ecosystems.
Agreement between Panama and the US aims to shut down Darién Gap
Under a deal between the US and Panama, the US will cover the costs of repatriating migrants who enter Panama illegally.
Celebrate Pride in Panama 2024
Throughout June Panama celebrates Pride with various activities open to the public, including educational talks, workshops, and a parade and festival.
Panama Completes First Climate-Related Relocation
The Guna Indigenous people of Gardi Sugdub Island in Panama began asking for government support to relocate their community in 2010.
Mark Zuckenberg visits Bocas Del Toro on a Mega Yacht
It is believed that Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg was recently in Bocas Del Toro enjoying the Panamanian Caribbean on his luxury Mega Yacht, Launchpad.
Microsoft backs Panama Reforestation Project With Rubicon Carbon & Carbon Steaming
Microsoft has revealed a $1.6 million agreement to buy carbon removal credits from what developers have described as one of Central America’s largest fully funded nature-based carbon removal ...
Mulino wins the 2024 Panama election
Panama’s former security minister Jose Raul Mulino, 64, has won the presidencial race in Panama after stepping up to replace ex-leader Ricardo Martinelli on the ballot.
2024 Elections in Panama
Elections in Panama will take place this Sunday May 5th 2024. There are eight candidates to appear on Sunday’s ballot, and currently the polls are showing mixed rankings among the five frontrunners.
Panama Celebrates Labor Day May 1
Panama commemorates Labor Day on May 1st each year. This year unions and worked marched through the main roads of the Panama City to remind of the importance of defending and preserving labor rights.
Panama Supreme Court Rules law 406 Unconstitutional
November 28th 2023, La Prensa reported that Panama’s Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) declared, unanimously, that Law 406 of October 20, 2023, is unconstitutional.
Protests continue in Panama against Law 406
La Prensa has reported several protests in Panama following the National Assembly’s endorsement, and President Cortizo signing of a new contract between the State and Minera Panamá.
Canada offers Visa -free Travel to Panama
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has announced that Panama is among 13 countries that Canada will offer visa-free air travel, without requiring a temporary residency ...
The looming effects El Niño could have on Panama
El Niño is a weather phenomenon that occurs every few years, characterized by warmer than usual ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific. What could it mean for Panama?
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is now available in Panama
May 17th 2023 Starlink, enabled satellite internet service in Panama. The company that places satellites into orbit to offer satellite internet, will bring internet to the most remote places in Panama
Panama to host the 2023 Pan American Surfing Games
The world class surf break, Santa Catalina Panama will receive 400 athletes from 20 countries for the 2023 Pan American Surfing Games taking place April 21st - 30th.
Earthquake hits Panama’s Pacific Coast
April 4, 2023 a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit off Panama’s Pacific coast near the town of Boca Chica. Currently, there are no reports of injuries or damages.
Bus carrying migrants in Panama crashes leaving 39 dead
39 migrants lost their lives in a bus crash in Panama after crossing Darién Gap. The bus was carrying families trying to get to the US rolled down a cliff in Gualaca, when the driver lost control.
A law to protect waves in Panama
Juan Diego Vásquez, a Member of the National Assembly of Panama, presented the draft to create a law that will protect waves suitable to practice sports and establish wave sanctuaries in Panama.
Panama reservoirs are the most affected in the world
In a recent report, the United Nations warned that sediments are a hidden threat to reservoirs. Of 47,403 large reservoirs from all over the world, Panama was found the country to be most affected.
Panama’s indigenous develop relocation plan as a response to rising sea levels
People from the indigenous community of Guna Yala are preparing to relocate to the mainland.
