By: Staff Writer February 6, 2026 The Republic of China’s hold over the Panama Canal has come to an end as per a Panama Supreme Court ruling that dismisses a…
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LAWSUIT FILED ALLEGING U.S. ENERGY GIANT AES AND PARTNERS COORDINATED A SCHEME TO MONOPOLIZE THE LNG-TO-POWER MARKET IN PANAMA AND THE REGION
January 16, 2026 Panamanian companies Sinolam LNG Terminal, S.A. and Sinolam Smarter Energy LNG Power Co. (together, “Sinolam”) today announced the filing of a civil action in the Circuit Court…
Panama Canal moves ahead on strategic developments
By: Staff Writer November 8, 2025 The Panama Canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez said during a recent interview that the long term vision for the canal includes capturing the growing volume…
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Panama
August 26, 2025 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Panama.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared…
US secures Panama Canal amid tensions with China
By: Staff Writer April 18, 2025 U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a recent visit to Panama, announced in a speech that they have reached a landmark security cooperation agreement…
Panama Canal sale blocked by China
By: Staff Writer April 1, 2025 Hong Kong based CK Hutchison will not sign a deal to sell its Panama Canal holdings to American firm Black Rock as Chinese anti-trust…
Panama Canal to make changes due to future drought fears
By: Staff Writer December 6, 2024 The Panama Canal drought of 2024 is possibly one of the worst catastrophes to have hit the Central American country in decades, and us…
Panama Canal expecting 225 ship transits for 24-25: Expansion and use may displace thousands.
By: Staff Writer October 11, 2024 As the Panama Canal begins to fill from the months long drought, it is expecting a very busy remainder of 2024 and 2025 year…
Panama Canal authorizes 50 ft draft size due to lake Gatun rise
By: Staff Writer August 23, 2024 The Panama Canal Authority announced authorized draft starting immediately will be 50 feet as Gatun lake is projected to rise. An additional transit slot…
Unifeeder Group arrives in Panama to continue expansion in Latin America
July 9, 2024 Unifeeder Group, one of the main multi-regional container and feeder operating companies, settled in Panama to continue its expansion in Latin America (LATAM) from here, promoting trade…
Foreign investments exceed US$10 million in residency program in Panama
July 9, 2024 Foreign investments exceed US$10 million in residency program in Panama More than US$10.4 million in investments have been generated by the certifications of the Permanent Residence Program…
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Panama
June 28, 2024 On June 3, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Panama.[1] The Board considered and endorsed the staff appraisal…