José Raúl Mulino

Panama economic, tourism, and maritime sector growth

15 clusters · 100 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Panama Canal reduces daily vessel transits to 32 amid drought

Panama continues to expand its economic and tourism sectors through strategic branding and international trade engagement. The Panama Tourism Authority (ATP) and PROMTUR have launched the ‘Panamá, Anfitrión del Mundo’ co

Panama retiree benefit legislation review

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Panama officials negotiate revisions to Bill 226 pensioner discounts

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino is reviewing Bill 226, which was approved in a third debate by the National Assembly to expand benefits for retirees, pensioners, and senior citizens. The President has 30 days to ei

Ecuador international trade and energy initiatives

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ecuador and Japan explore cooperation to boost agricultural exports

Ecuador continues to advance international economic cooperation, specifically regarding energy and trade relations with Panama and Japan. President Daniel Noboa and Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino have discussed t

Panama-Taiwan parliamentary relations tension

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Panama National Assembly forms parliamentary group with Taiwan

Members of the Panamanian National Assembly have established a multi-party parliamentary exchange group with Taiwan to foster cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, and innovation. Supported by 45 of the assembl

Panama agricultural development and MIDA administration

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Panama strengthens agricultural productivity and rural economic diversification

Panama’s Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA) is advancing several initiatives focused on rural development and agricultural support, while simultaneously facing internal administrative hurdles. In terms of devel

Colombia-US security and anti-drug cooperation

8 clusters · 216 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Peru joins Escudo de las Américas to combat transnational crime

Under the administration of President Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia joined the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C), also known as the ‘Shield of the Americas’. As the 19th member, Colombia formalized deepened mi

Panama security and migration policy developments

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Panama President Mulino presides over graduation of 774 security agents

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has engaged in diplomatic and domestic efforts to strengthen national security and migration management. In early September, President Mulino scheduled a visit to Guayaquil, Ecuador

Panama Canal leadership transition

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Panama Canal appoints Miguel Lorenzo as Deputy Administrator

Ilya Espino de Marotta has officially assumed her role as the Administrator of the Panama Canal for the 2026–2033 term, making history as the first woman to lead the interoceanic waterway in its 112-year history. Succeed

Argentina expands travel and transport discount programmes

33 clusters · 180 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: DIA supermarket offers various savings options for September 2026

Following the wave of consumer-friendly measures that began in July 2024, Argentine banks and provincial authorities have continued to broaden discount and financing programmes through mid-2026. In July and August 2026,

Organized crime and corruption in Panama

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Panama police admit to using undercover agents in social organizations

Panama continues to face systemic challenges regarding organized crime, corruption, and institutional infiltration. The National Police, through its Directorate of Professional Responsibility, has dismissed several offic

Panama-Cuba diplomatic and migration relations

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Panamanian families support government efforts for citizens detained in Cuba

Panama has implemented measures affecting Cuban nationals and is engaged in diplomatic efforts regarding Panamanian citizens in Cuba. In August 2026, President José Raúl Mulino signed an executive decree extending trans

Fujimori's security initiatives and legislative push

28 clusters · 316 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Peru's Chamber of Deputies approves interpellation of Interior Minister

On 10 September 2026, the Chamber of Deputies approved a motion to interpellate Interior Minister César Astudillo, requiring him to appear before Congress on 17 September to answer 27 questions regarding his management o

Panama public health and specialized care initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Panama Ministry of Health evaluates hiring foreign medical specialists

Panama is implementing several initiatives to address critical public health challenges, particularly regarding non-communicable diseases and specialized medical care. In late August 2026, the Ministry of Health (Minsa)

Cobre Panamá mine operational status and review

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Cobre Panamá: Panama exports copper concentrate amid ongoing legal reviews

First Quantum Minerals has initiated a partial restart of the Cobre Panamá copper mine by processing approximately 38 million tonnes of stockpiled ore. This operation, authorized by the government, aims to maintain infra

Panama enacts ITBI tax reform for new homes

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Panama enacts tax exemption for first new home purchases

Following a tax fraud scandal involving the Directorate General of Revenues (DGI), the Panamanian government moved toward legislative reform to stimulate the construction sector and promote formal employment. Minister o

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Doppelmayr Panamá Corp. recommended for Panama cable car project

Panama border security escalation

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Panama reinforces border security with $785,000 in new equipment

Panama has intensified security measures along its border with Colombia following violent attacks that killed a police officer and injured several others. These incidents occurred during the first day of President Amelar

Panama drug trafficking and security response

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Panama President Mulino links Coiba prison transfers to drug trafficking

Panamanian authorities have taken steps to address drug trafficking and organized crime through both individual deportations and systemic prison reforms. In early August, Panama’s National Migration Service deported a C

CK Hutchison port division legal and operational disputes

3 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: CK Hutchison seeks $1.5bn in arbitration against Panama over port concessions

CK Hutchison is engaged in significant legal and operational disputes regarding its port holdings, particularly in Panama. The conglomerate’s subsidiary, Panama Ports Company, is seeking over $2 billion in compensation t

Political developments in Panama and Argentina

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Political shifts in Panama and Argentina

In Panama, President José Raúl Mulino’s administration is navigating challenges related to public approval and economic reforms. While the government has implemented operational improvements regarding the Social Security

Panama education procurement investigation

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Panama audits $28.4 million Meduca laptop procurement

Lucy Molinar resigned as Panama’s Minister of Education (Meduca) amid controversy surrounding a multimillion-dollar procurement process for student and teacher laptops. The investigation centers on how the bidding proces