Panama’s economy is performing better than expected, according to the latest Monthly Index of Economic Activity (IMAE) produced by the Comptroller General of the Republic. Based on strong performances in many sectors, including construction and mining, the economy grew by…
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It’s easier than ever to make a connection between Europe and Panama these days. The number of flights between the continent and Panama has soared in recent years, as more airlines see Panama City as the key entry point to…
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Eight Sephardic Jews living in Panama received Spanish citizenship last week, attempting to heal a 500-year-old wound. The new Spanish citizens were descendants of Jews who were violently expelled from Spain in 1492. In 2015, the Spanish government approved a…
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A $5.48 billion mining operation that will rival the Panama Canal’s impact on Panama’s economy is on track to launch in 2018. The Cobre Panama mine is about 50 percent complete and should be delivering more than 320,000 tonnes of…
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