America Panama Due to the ongoing state of emergency in Venezuela, the government held a day of “mass issue of visas” for Venezuelans, where permanent living status to thousands of Venezuelans seeking to stay in Panama was granted
America Panama A dual water crisis has been declared in consequence of scarce rainfalls: one is affecting thousands without regular access to clean water, another is a drought impacting the activities in the Panama Canal, a key economic source for the country
America Panama Economists are projecting a positive growth for the country in 2023, though emphasizing the need to attract foreign investment for sustainable growth, with the Panama Canal being a significant driver
America Panama A congestion of over 200 ships in the Panama Canal, caused by water shortages due to drought and increased demand, has caused shipping delays with added costs; the economic impact can potentially affect global product prices
America Panama The country has started a USD 42 million project to combat plastic pollution by promoting circularity in urban environments, along with Colombia and Jamaica