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Panama Canal Puts Port Rights Up for Sale in Bid to Foster Carrier Competition
Sourcing Journal - New York
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August 27, 2025
The Panama Canal’s operator plans to sell rights to two plots of land reserved for the construction of two new ports, as the government agency aims to curb the influence of any one ocean carrier on the waterway. Two weeks after the Panama Canal...
A month after leaving the country, Chiquita announces return to Panama
Fresh Fruit Portal
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August 29, 2025
Lee esta noticia en Español After months of uncertainty and weeks of bilateral negotiations, the Panamanian government announced the long-awaited return of multinational banana grower and producer, Chiquita, to the Bocas del Toro province. The...
A-peeling news for banana workers as Chiquita operations to resume in Panama
CBC/Radio-Canada
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August 29, 2025
World After mass layoffs at banana giant Chiquita's Panama operation this summer threatened the fruit's supply chains, work is set to resume at the plant in Bocas del Toro. Mass layoffs at Chiquita's Panama operation this summer after workers went...
New Panama digital driver’s licenses valid for traffic stops
Biometric Update
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August 29, 2025
Panama is getting mobile driver’s licenses (mDL). Also referred to as a digital driver’s license, the digital ID will not replace physical licenses, says Newsroom Panama, but provide “an alternative, optional and complementary mechanism available...
Panama government to facilitate Chiquita return to Bocas del Toro
Fresh Fruit Portal
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August 27, 2025
Written and reported by Camila Gutierrez | Lee esta noticia en Español The Panamanian Government, through its Cabinet Council, has authorized the local Minister of Commerce and Industries, Julio Moltó, to make all necessary arrangements to allow...
Brazil Joins the Panama Canal Neutrality Treaty
Newsroom Panama
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August 29, 2025
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced this Thursday, August 28, Brazil’s accession to the Panama Canal Permanent Neutrality Treaty. The news was announced at a joint conference with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino. The...
Liebherr Mining continues to deliver decarbonisation solutions
Mining Magazine
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August 29, 2025
Liebherr Mining provides a range of low and zero emission solutions to customers to support minesites in their decarbonisation journey. Recently, the company successfully commissioned a trolley solution in South America and continues to expand its...
Panama Sees Record Cocaine Flow Through Ports Bound for Europe
Tico Times
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August 27, 2025
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino on Tuesday criticized port concession companies in the Caribbean region of the country for the surge in drug trafficking, mainly cocaine, bound for Europe. According to official data, of the 68 tons of drugs...
SGS Panama Control Services is Awarded the Mine Audit from MiAmbiente
Newsroom Panama
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August 29, 2025
The Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) awarded SGS Panama Control Services Inc. a comprehensive audit of the Panama Copper Mine project, located in Donoso, Colón province. The reference price for the contract was $600,000.36, while the selected...
US banana giant Chiquita returns to Panama
Vinton Newspapers - Iowa
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US banana giant Chiquita Brands will resume operations in Panama and rehire thousands of workers fired after a crippling strike, the government of the Central American country said Friday. Chiquita closed its Changuinola plant in the Caribbean...
Brazil backs Panama Canal neutrality treaty
Agencia Brasil
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August 29, 2025
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday (Aug. 28) announced the country’s direct recognition of the treaty on the permanent neutrality and operation of the Panama Canal. He welcomed Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino for an...
Panama Canal chief invites more competition among port operators
The Loadstar
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August 27, 2025
In an indication that it is not happy with the present level of competition, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is planning to sell the rights to two ports awaiting construction, as it seeks to dilute the looming power of Cosco and MSC on ...
Lula and Mulino advance Panama's accession to Mercosur
MercoPress
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Friday, August 29th 2025 - 10:36 UTC Both presidents pledged to work together on several fronts Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his Panamanian colleague José Raúl Mulino met in Brasilia to advance the Central American country's...
Brazil Challenges U.S. Pressure as Lula Endorses Panama Canal Neutrality
The Rio Times
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August 29, 2025
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has taken a series of steps that put him on a collision course with U.S. President Donald Trump. The actions combine symbolism, trade retaliation, and strategic realignment — and show Brazil asserting...
Lula Supports Panama’s Sovereignty Amid Trump’s Canal Threats
Times News Global
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August 29, 2025
BRASILIA, Brazil — President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed Brazil’s support for Panama‘s sovereignty over the Panama Canal during a visit from Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday, August 28. This show of solidarity comes as...
Vietnam - Panama relations enjoy 50 years of development, stability
VietnamPlus
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August 29, 2025
Mexico City (VNA) - The friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Panama has been continuously strengthened and expanded, demonstrated by political trust, effective collaboration at international forums, as well as steady progress in...
Brazil defends sovereignty of Panama Canal and criticizes trade as a tool for blackmail
teleSUR
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, after meeting with his Panamanian counterpart, José Raúl Mulino, defended Panama’s sovereignty over the interoceanic canal, while criticizing international trade being used as a mechanism for...
Chile Bets on Strong Presence in Venice Following Major Awards in Cannes and Berlin, as Producers Focus on Creative Co-Productions, Retaining Autonomy
Variety
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September 2, 2025
Following major festival awards wins in both Berlin (“The Blue Trail”) and Cannes (“The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo”), Chile landed in Venice with a strong presence, with Niles Atallah’s short “Merrimundi” competing in the Horizons section and...
Panama opportunity for Barbados
The Nation Barbados
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August 26, 2025
Panama is poised to receive more than US$20 billion in new investment over the next year, centred around the Panama Canal, with several other major development projects also on the horizon. Its Minister of Foreign Affairs, Javier Martínez-Acha...
Banco Nacional of Panamá and Caja de Ahorros Supported Their Budgets
Newsroom Panama
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August 28, 2025
The third day of the budget hearings of the National Assembly’s Budget Committee was held with the support of Caja de Ahorros and Banco Nacional of Panamá. The day began with a presentation by the general manager of Caja de Ahorros, Andrés...