Panama News » Cocle News Panama » Cocle » Economy: The financial aftershock: Panama's 7.7 quake threatens to wipe out up to 10% of economy
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/the-financial-aftershock-panama-s-7-7-quake-threatens-to-wipe-out-up-to-10-of-economy/ar-AA2dYUBE
Published on: Saturday 10 October 2026
A 7.7 quake hit Panama's Azuero Peninsula, triggering a USGS Red Alert, 16+ injuries and up to $9.7B in potential economic losses — while the Canal held.
News Panama » Cocle » Economy: Panama Keeps 3.5% Deficit Cap After Quake
News channel or source: https://www.riotimesonline.com/panama-deficit-cap-earthquake-2026/
Published on: Sunday 11 October 2026
Panama will not ask lawmakers to lift its 3.5% deficit cap after the 7.7 quake. It will pay for relief with insurance and grants before borrowing.
News Panama » Cocle » Economy: Panama Resumes Cepanim Payouts After 7.7 Quake
News channel or source: https://www.riotimesonline.com/panama-cepanim-payouts-resume-2026/
Published on: Monday 12 October 2026
Panama resumes Cepanim payouts on Tuesday 13 October after a 7.7 quake halted them, moving missed 9 and 12 October appointments to Wednesday.
News Panama » Cocle » Economy: Panama mobilises emergency relief after widespread earthquake damage
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/other/panama-mobilises-emergency-relief-after-widespread-earthquake-damage/ar-AA2e4WkF
Published on: Monday 12 October 2026
Panama has activated emergency measures and intensified relief operations after powerful earthquakes and more than 200 aftershocks damaged hundreds of homes, schools and hospitals across the ...