Getting from Colombia to Panama by land, and vice versa, is nearly impossible. In fact, it’s probably one of the hardest crossings on earth. If you want to cross the continent, you need to either fly, or take a boat. The problem is, both have been rather expensive,...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! This week, Hertz announces implementing large-scale equipment rental to construction companies in Panama. A hard deadline is set for Colombia to rescind its “tax haven” label. Panama gets rid of the “Crisol de Razas”, and the...
It’s been a rocky start for the Metro Bus system in Panama City, after only two years of implementation. The Metro Bus is the city’s public bus transportation system that began to replace the traditional “Diabloa Rojos” in late 2012, with a newly designed modern...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! Panama ratifies strategic trade pact with Mexico. The animals are being saved from Canal Expansion. US ports compete for post-Panamax business, and Panama is labeled the “next Riviera Maya.” Here’s the latest. Ceviche, Jazz,...
For many who follow politics in Panama, it was inevitable. The government has decided to shut down its bi-annual immigration fair, in order to stem the inflow of illegal immigrants, and encourage people to go through other legal venues to become residents and...
