Panama: Latest news in Panama, October 6th, 2026

Key developments and headlines reported in Panama on October 6, 2026:

• Panama Canal Capacity and Draft: The Panama Canal Authority highlighted improved water projections for Gatun Lake, confirming an increase in operational draft and transit reservations, with total daily transit slots set to reach 33 by mid-October.

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• Foreign Relations and Trade: During President José Raúl Mulino’s official tour in Asia, Singapore formally announced its accession to the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal, paving the way for a deeper logistics alliance and bilateral commission.

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• Fiscal and International Listings: Preparations continue around Panama’s anticipated removal from the European Union’s list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions (tax havens) following recent regulatory reforms.

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• Infrastructure and Transport: The Comptroller General officially endorsed the contract for the construction of the San Miguelito Cable Car (Teleférico de San Miguelito), while the Panama Metro gained entry into the International Association of Public Transport (UITP).

• Domestic Politics and Justice: Public debate heated up regarding Electoral Reform Bill 699, with civic groups urging lawmakers to return the legislation to a first debate. Meanwhile, judicial authorities moved forward with high-profile corruption probes, including investigations into fraudulent tax credit schemes.

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