In the News from Panama
Three food and beverage updates are putting Panama’s consumer market back in focus: Shake Shack is preparing its first local restaurant, Starbucks has opened another drive-thru location, and McDonald’s Panamá is now serving certified Panamanian coffee. Shake Shack will open…
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Panama’s response to Venezuela’s earthquake crisis has become one of the clearest examples of the country’s role as a humanitarian hub for the Americas. The earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, leaving severe damage in areas including La Guaira, near…
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Panama’s economy is growing, but the next test is whether that growth can produce more jobs, better services, and stronger private investment. That was the main message behind Panamá Pa’ Ti, which translates roughly as “Panama for You.” The new…
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Panama has eliminated the stamped visa requirement for citizens of the Dominican Republic, making short-term travel between the two countries easier. The change was established through Executive Decree No. 12 of June 30, 2026, published in Panama’s Official Gazette. The…
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