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  • Protests continue in Panama against Law 406

    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.

    The regulation of single use plastic in Panama

    The regulation of single use plastic in Panama

    July 1 2022 Panama entered into the second phase of implementing a law regulating single-use plastic in the country. The law aims to reduce and progressively replace single-use plastic in Panama

    Panama legalizes medical marijuana use

    Panama legalizes medical marijuana use

    Panama’s national assembly has unanimously passed Bill 153 that will regulate the use of medical cannabis. The bill will allow research into the use of the plant as an alternative to pain medication. ...

    Changes to the Friendly Nations Visa in Panama

    Changes to the Friendly Nations Visa in Panama

    Panama is making changes to the popular Friendly Nations visa. One big change is rather than $5000 USD in a Panamanian bank, you will now need to invest 200K, or prove an employment relationship.

    Plastic bag fines still not in effect

    Plastic bag fines still not in effect

    The Authority for Consumer Protection and Defense of Competition (Acodeco) has informed that fines for the breach of Law No. 1 of January 19, 2018 (use of plastic bags in stores) are not yet in affect