The Panama Canal has been synonymous with cross-continent trade for about a century. Now, there’s some competition, and with recent approvals this week, a fully functional canal in Nicaragua is under works. While many believed, and still believe, that this type of...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup. It has been a busy week in Panama with the inauguration of the new president. We go over his agenda, how he plans to take on crime, and the mending of a fractured relationship with neighboring Venezuela. Here’s the latest:...
After nearly two months of waiting as the President-elect, Juan Carlos Varela was sworn in this week as the latest President of the Republic of Panama. Varela, who represents the center right (though many would argue he’s more right than center), kicked off his...
Panama is a world-class retirement destination, and its reputation as such is only increasing with time. But as we all know, planning your retirement isn’t always easy, and it’s important to budget correctly before you choose a place to settle down. Many North...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup. Panama plans 1 million hectare reforestation, Turkey opens flights, and the Global Entry program is set to ease problems at customs, and more. Here’s the latest: Panama, US to start Global Entry Passport Programs on July 15th...
