Latest news in Panama? September 28th, 2026

Key developments in Panama around September 28, 2026:

• Sovereign Debt and Economic Rebound: Renewed investor demand for Panamanian bonds has led to a narrowing spread against U.S. Treasuries. Analysts attribute this to fiscal discipline led by the Ministry of Economy and Finance under Felipe Chapman, alongside accelerating GDP growth across recent quarters.

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• EU Tax Haven Status: The European Union is advancing steps regarding the removal of Panama from its blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, following bilateral regulatory and financial transparency reforms.

• Panama Canal Transit Stability: The Panama Canal Authority confirmed operational conditions holding daily ship transits steady at 32 vessels through December. Improved precipitation in the watershed stabilized reservoir levels at Gatun and Alajuela, allowing the authority to preserve the 48-foot maximum draft for Neopanamax locks.

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