Panama News
What is changing in Panama for property buyers: residency, taxes, laws, the economy. Official sources only — in brief, with what it means for a buyer.
What is changing in Panama for property buyers.
Economy and Canal
- Economy and CanalS&P affirms Panama’s investment-grade ratingS&P Global has kept Panama’s long-term rating at BBB- with a stable outlook — the lowest rung of investment grade. Panama’s Ministry of Finance called the decision the result of the government’s fiscal discipline.
- Economy and CanalPanama’s economy grows 5.5% in the first half of the yearPanama’s GDP grew 5.5% in the first half of 2026, and 6.4% year on year in the second quarter. The figures were published by the National Institute of Statistics (INEC).
- Economy and Canal1.75 million tourists visited Panama in the first half of the year, 17% moreIn the first half of 2026 Panama received 1.75 million foreign visitors — 17.4% more than a year earlier. The Tourism Authority (ATP) reported the figure; visitors brought the economy about $3.5 billion.
- Economy and CanalPanama Canal revenue up 17%In the first nine months of fiscal year 2026 (October 2025 to June 2026) the Canal’s transit revenue rose 17% to $4.8 billion. The figures were presented by Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez.
News retold by the PanaVera editorial team from official sources; each item links to the original. The date is the date of the original publication.