Investing in Panama will be a top priority for Colombian bank Banistmo, who is expanding their presence in the country significantly. The bank, which made a name for itself in Panama after buying HSBC’s Latin American branch a few years ago, has been planning such an...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! Here’s the latest. Panama is the Perfect Backdrop for MLB’s 2015 Showcase. Central America is a hotbed for Major League Baseball talent, and scouts are trying to get the most out of it this season. This past...
Panama has a energy problem. This is nothing new, but it is something that the government and people of Panama have been aware of for quite some time now. The trouble, which is also a good sign of growth, is that the demand for power is rapidly outgrowing the supply....
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! Here’s the latest. Rare Spanish Shipwreck From 17th Century Uncovered Off Panama. This past week, a rare and exciting discovery was made off the shores of Panama. Archeologists, who found a shipwreck in 2011 have now placed...
In 2014, Panama made big strides in development of public transportation as they inaugurated the nation’s (and Central America’s) first subway (metro) system. The Metro, as it’s called in Panama, was a huge engineering feat as it required constructing above ground and...
