Panama News News Panama: What happened to the vessels Panama busted in 2025 for fishing in its flagship MPA?
By Edward Carver On Jan. 22, 2025, Panama’s government announced it had caught 16 vessels fishing illegally inside the country’s flagship marine protected area, declaring it the largest such ...
News Panama: Panama releases list of African countries eligible for visa-free entry
Panama has published a list of nine African countries eligible for visa-free entry. Citizens of countries like South Africa can stay for up to three months ...
News Panama: Global trade faces fresh test as Panama Canal curbs bookings
Global trade faces a fresh headache on top of the months-long snarls in the Middle East, with the Panama Canal moving to curtail some vessel-booking slots because of water-supply challenges.
News Panama: The Panama Canal is growing more important
Demand for passage through the Panama Canal, the 80km waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, shot up to near its maximum capacity of 36 to 40 transits a day. The number of ships carrying ...
News Panama: Jimmy Carter gave Panama control of the canal. It's one of his most controversial achievements
It was a territory known to some who lived there as a tropical utopia. The Canal Zone in Panama had been under U.S. control for nearly 75 years. But in 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed treaties ...
News Panama: Welcoming President Mulino to Mexico, Sheinbaum pledges support for the Panama Canal’s neutrality
After meeting with Panamanian President Juan Raúl Mulino, President Sheinbaum pledged support for the Panama Canal neutrality protocol.
News Panama: What It Means To Be Wealthy In Panama
Casco Viejo in Panama City, Panama, offers an affordable lifestyle, accessible visa options, and plenty of charm. Looking to explore a tropical paradise with a rich history and vibrant culture? Panama ...