In the News from Panama
A delegation from Panama led by President Juan Carlos Varela has finished up a busy visit to Washington D.C., where they were promoting the country’s economic and political interests. The trip included meetings between Varela and President Donald Trump. Discussions…
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One year after opening the $6 billion expansion of the Panama Canal, officials are already discussing another set of locks. If demand continues at its current pace, a new set of locks could be needed by 2025, Canal Administrator Jorge Luis…
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Panama is growing at a steady rate, outpacing most countries around the world, according to new data released by the government. In the first quarter of 2017, FDI in Panama increased by 10.7 percent over…
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Social media is abuzz with news that famed actor Mel Gibson is spending time in Panama City. The director of “Braveheart” and “Hacksaw Ridge” is staying at the Trump Ocean Club, and he’s been spotted in the gym and around…
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