https://panamawire.com News and updates from the Republic of Panama. en-us https://panamawire.com/post/albrook-urban-renewal-project-will-require-7-million-for-first-phase/ https://panamawire.com/post/albrook-urban-renewal-project-will-require-7-million-for-first-phase/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The first phase of the urban transformation plan at Albrook includes construction of road infrastructure, recovery of green areas and adequacy of lands close to the Metro station with a view to starting works by 2027. https://panamawire.com/post/altercation-between-copa-airlines-pilot-and-air-controller-investigated-at-costa-rica-airport/ https://panamawire.com/post/altercation-between-copa-airlines-pilot-and-air-controller-investigated-at-costa-rica-airport/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Costa Rican authorities investigate an exchange between a Copa Airlines pilot and an air controller after a difference about instructions at Juan Santamaria airport. https://panamawire.com/post/canal-calculates-impact-of-el-nino-and-minor-reduction-in-2027-budget/ https://panamawire.com/post/canal-calculates-impact-of-el-nino-and-minor-reduction-in-2027-budget/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ilya Espino de Marotta, Assistant Administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, said that budget estimates for fiscal year 2027 will undoubtedly be affected by the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. https://panamawire.com/post/panama-stopover-attracted-more-than-132-thousand-visitors-in-the-first-half-of-2025/ https://panamawire.com/post/panama-stopover-attracted-more-than-132-thousand-visitors-in-the-first-half-of-2025/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The program powered by Copa Airlines, the ATP and Promtur Panama registered a 38% growth as compared with the first half of 2025. May was the largest number of international visitors with 24,000 people. https://panamawire.com/post/new-law-aims-to-convert-panamanian-communities-into-certified-tourist-destinations/ https://panamawire.com/post/new-law-aims-to-convert-panamanian-communities-into-certified-tourist-destinations/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Act No. 541 established the "Paradise of Istmo" programme, an initiative aimed at promoting sustainable tourism, generating jobs and strengthening local entrepreneurship in communities with historic, cultural, natural and gastronomic value. https://panamawire.com/post/noriel-arauz-amp-manager-arrested/ https://panamawire.com/post/noriel-arauz-amp-manager-arrested/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Noriel Arauz, manager of the Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP) in the government of Laurentine Cortizo, was arrested on Wednesday, July 8 at Tocumen International Airport https://panamawire.com/post/panama-canal-accumulates-9568-transits-till-june/ https://panamawire.com/post/panama-canal-accumulates-9568-transits-till-june/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The interoceanic track reported an increase of 6.3% in crossing of ships between October 2025 and June 2026. The disruptions at Hormuz have been a temporary blow to LNG ships. https://panamawire.com/post/panama-canal-anticipates-44-foot-drawdown-for-neopanamax-ships-in-summer-2027/ https://panamawire.com/post/panama-canal-anticipates-44-foot-drawdown-for-neopanamax-ships-in-summer-2027/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT In light of the forecasts of a potential super Nino by the summer of 2027, the Canal will tighten the seaport of Neopanamax ships, but currently does not estimate reducing the daily number of transits, said Ilya Espino de Marotta, Assistant Administrator of the Panama Canal Authority. https://panamawire.com/post/panama-will-grow-more-than-latin-america/ https://panamawire.com/post/panama-will-grow-more-than-latin-america/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Moody's expects that the country's gross domestic product will be above the region's average, with rates of 3.5% this year and 4.5% in 2027, but fiscal challenges include increased public debt and interest. https://panamawire.com/post/copa-airlines-activates-starlink-wifi/ https://panamawire.com/post/copa-airlines-activates-starlink-wifi/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Panamanian airline initiated the deployment of high-speed internet service on board and plans to complete its entire fleet throughout the first quarter of 2027. https://panamawire.com/post/a-very-emotional-week/ https://panamawire.com/post/a-very-emotional-week/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jordan, Kaylee and Sadie work on building their home in Boquete, Panama https://panamawire.com/post/a-story-about-heartbreak-and-redemption/ https://panamawire.com/post/a-story-about-heartbreak-and-redemption/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jordan, Kaylee and Sadie work on building their home in Boquete, Panama https://panamawire.com/post/germany-views-panama-as-a-strategic-partner/ https://panamawire.com/post/germany-views-panama-as-a-strategic-partner/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT European leaders confirm that Germany views the nation as a true strategic partner for future commerce. This growing Germany Panama investment framework will enhance bilateral trade relations. https://panamawire.com/post/diy-floating-staircase/ https://panamawire.com/post/diy-floating-staircase/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jordan, Kaylee and Sadie work on building the staircase for their home in Boquete, Panama https://panamawire.com/post/drought-crisis-worsens/ https://panamawire.com/post/drought-crisis-worsens/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Severe El Nino weather will extend the Panama drought crisis until September 2026. This extended dry season directly threatens Panama Canal water levels and generates a critical agricultural impact nationwide. https://panamawire.com/post/everyones-saying-were-screwed-big-test/ https://panamawire.com/post/everyones-saying-were-screwed-big-test/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jordan, Kaylee and Sadie work on building their home in Boquete, Panama https://panamawire.com/post/admitting-truth-struggling-in-panama/ https://panamawire.com/post/admitting-truth-struggling-in-panama/ Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jordan and Kaylee reminisce about their years living in Panama https://panamawire.com/post/building-a-luxury-patio/ https://panamawire.com/post/building-a-luxury-patio/ Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Jordan, Kaylee and Sadie work on building the patio for their home in Boquete, Panama https://panamawire.com/post/michael-yon-lara-logan-report-from-the-panama-canal/ https://panamawire.com/post/michael-yon-lara-logan-report-from-the-panama-canal/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Alex Jones interviews Michael Yon and Lara Logan on the war between China and America over the Panama Canal. https://panamawire.com/post/panama-geisha-coffee-sets-new-record/ https://panamawire.com/post/panama-geisha-coffee-sets-new-record/ Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Panama's Geisha cafe remains one of the most quoted in the world. At the annual electronic auction Best of Panama (BOP) set a new record on August 7, 2024.