Panama

The National Assembly approved a bill that regulates the commercialisation and use of cryptocurrency, by giving it a legal stability and proper jurisdiction

The government is currently working on a plan to permanently remove Panama from the Tax Haven Black List, which includes serious redesigning of fiscal laws and regulations

Hundreds of Cubans protested in front of the Panamanian embassy in La Habana since the country has imposed a new transit visa for Cubans entering Panama

The De Chepo Public Hospital organised a ‘vasectomy day’ where patients could voluntarily get a free vasectomy; the initiative was to incentivise responsabile planning of parenthood

Authorities signed an official state document that establishes a new tourism industry, more sustainable towards natural resources and respectful the traditions of ancient local communities

Panama and the EU launched a climate change plan of action and adaptation called EUROCLIMA+, which consists of reducing carbon emissions, using greener technologies, and increasing international climate transparency

The Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development announced that there will be a salary increase for all the industries that have shown significant growth this past year, such as the agriculture, fishing, and livestock sectors