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In Panama, Are Foreigner Investors At A Disadvantage?

Real EstateBy Kent Davis - Panama City - I saw the boom for high-end luxury real estate in Panama begin (in earnest) in 2006, when the market was made up of almost entirely foreign buyers from the US, Canada, Venezuela, and Spain.

At the time, most were buying up pre-construction condos in areas like Punta Pacifica, Balboa Avenue, and Costa del Este. Inventory was readily available, easy to find, and was being widely promoted by developers via trade expos, magazines, and online campaigns. This period is now widely known as Panama’s boom period and agents like me were selling properties to everyone and their sister.

But today, accessing the market’s true offering is growing increasingly difficult for foreigners trying to search on their own for high-end real estate. Why?

Because Panamanians have begun to re-establish this place as a very closed and homogenous playing field. As challenging as it is to say, local Panamanians with their inside connections, high-level government contacts, connected attorneys, and local affiliations like church and synagogue groups are at a noticeable advantage in 2013 when it comes to getting access to what is truly on the market.

Many of my clients have commented on Panama’s fragmented real estate listing environment which makes things very difficult for an uninformed buyer to find top properties in upscale locations. Why?

Because these properties rarely make it on the market. Rather, they are being sold through an elite and often times (Read More)

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Reservoir Levels Are Slightly Rising

Environmental IssuesThe river flow is still low and the rain which has been falling for the last couple of days have been unable to make the Chagres River levels rise, and in a journey of the DIAaDIA team did, They observed the level of water has not risen significantly. (more)

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Inspections On The Sonda Are Still Active

Panama NewsAlthough it has been six days since the Transit Authority has been inspecting Sonda, the company responsible for selling and recharging Metrobus cards, to see if they meet with the thousand stalls they were supposed to comply with, have yet to be finalized. (more)

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14 Inmates Transfered To La Joya Prison

Crime & PunishmentFourteen jail inmates were transferred from the Penonomé Prison to La Joya Prison in Panama City, because these were the men who staged a brawl in which guards were attacked and they even tried to break down the back door of the prison. (more)

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$ 3.2 Million Approved For Salary Increase Of The Panamanian Firefighters

Money MattersAn additional credit of $ 3.2 million were approved by the National Economic Council (CENA), to the Ministry of Government, for wage equalization, the Firefighter Corps in the Republic of Panama and the issuance of electronic passports, said the Minister of Economy and Finance, Frank De Lima. (more)

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Many Protected Areas in Panama Don't Have A Management Plan

Environmental IssuesFew protected areas in Panama have a management plan to ensure their protection and sustainable use of natural resources. (more)

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First Wind Farm in Panama

Environmental IssuesBy September, Panama will start using wind power when the first phase of the wind farm in Cocle starts operating. (more)

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Users Complain About The Minimum Recharge Amount For The North Corridor Cards

Panama NewsDuring a tour through the North Corridor, it was known that many Panamanians do not agree with the minimum recharge amount required for cards, which is $10. (more)

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211 kg of Cocaine Are Seized And Three Men Are Arrested

Drug TraffickingTwo hundred eleven (211) kilograms of cocaine were seized on Thursday night in the area known as Los Canelos, in Divisa, province of Herrera. (more)

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Belgis Castro is Sentenced To 36 Months in Prison

CorruptionThe Sixteenth Criminal Circuit Court sentenced Belgis Castro, former Education Minister, to 36 months in prison, for the crime of embezzlement, following the discovery of irregularities for the removal of fiberglass insulation in ten schools in Panama East. (more)

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Martinelli Appointed Other Government Officials Until The Year 2020

CorruptionThe Executive Branch, through Decree 532, appointed Zelmar Rodríguez Crespo as the administrator of the National Authority of Public Services (ASEP) for another seven years. (more)

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Operation To Get Rid Of Sewage Water In El Chorrillo

Environmental IssuesThe Institute of Aqueducts and Sewage Systems in conjunction with the Mayor of Panama, make a sewage water operation. (more)

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Roads Of The Cinta Costera Will Be Closed Tomorrow

Panama NewsTomorrow, 26 May 2013, lanes of the Cinta Costera will be closed from the Seafood Market up to Río Matasnillo Bridge on a schedule of 5:30 am. to 1:00 pm. (more)

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Investigation On The Murder Of The Young College Student Continues

Crime & PunishmentAlthough search blocks have been deployed throughout the province of Chiriquí and with the searches of residences, even the National Police agents have not located the ex-clerk of the Public Ministry, Álvaro Samudio. (more)

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Spain Supports Panama In Its Sanitation Program

Infrastructure UpgradesPanama and Spain provide, overall, $ 28.4 million to develop a program for the provision of water and sanitation in rural and indigenous areas difficult to access to in the Central American country, official sources said today. (more)

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Operations To Avoid Dengue In Tocumen

HealthcareHealth Center Staff of Tocumen, conducted an inspection in which a treatment plant located in a mall had pupae and larvae of the mosquito Aedes aegypti. (more)

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Parque Omar Will Be Closed Next Thursday

Safety & SecurityThe Parque Omar will be closed on Thursday, 30 May 2013, as it has scheduled a massive fumigation. (more)

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Strong Smoke Smell Caused Panic in A Metro Bus

Cars & TransportationA strange noise and a strong smell of smoke made the passengers in a Metro Bus break its windows in order to escape from it. (more)

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Cuban Citizen Retained With Too Much Money

Crime & PunishmentA Cuban citizen was retained with $ 3,329 and 9000 euros ($ 11,669.00) who came from his home country to the Tocumen International Airport. (more)

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Rights Of Children And Adolescents Are Analyzed

Panama NewsRepresentatives of Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay and Peru began yesterday, in the Bolivian city of Cochabamba, a meeting to develop a plan of action for the rights of children and adolescents in the regions. (more)

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Government Officials Believe Navarro is Desperate

PoliticsRecent statements by the presidential candidate of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD), Juan Carlos Navarro, show desperation, and seek to gain prominence in order to attract votes for the next election, according to leaders of the Democratic Change party. (more)

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Benzadon is Appointed As The Director Of The Authority Of Transparency And Access To Information

CorruptionPolitical sectors and the civil society questioned the appointment of Abigail Benzadón as the director of the Authority of Transparency and Access to Information. (more)

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Great news from AIRBOX EXPRESS! Online Shopping just got better!

Internet Shopping and Mail ForwardingThe USA and Panama have implemented the Trade Promotion Agreement and savvy online shoppers are reaping the benefits. They now enjoy being exempt from Panama custom duties and sales tax, on most items, shipped from the USA to Panama with a total CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) value of $100 or less. For more details visit http://www.ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/panama-tpa

This means a customer is only responsible for the shipping fees and/or any required special permits. With this new benefit, you are able to shop, ship and save even more online!

AIRBOX EXPRESS has been doing business in Panama for over 20 years and is the leader in online shopping and e-commerce logistics.

Panama traffic got you tied in knots? Save time and frustration by shopping from the comfort of your home and have it delivered to your home or office at no additional cost!

You can also visit any one of our convenient AIRBOX EXPRESS offices around the country. Our representatives are experts at helping you find what you are looking for.

Don’t want to use your credit card online? Don’t worry. You can use our corporate card to make purchases securely. Bring in a print out of the item you would like to purchase or the web address and one of our representatives will make the purchase for you.

If you are not already a customer, sign up for free at www.airbox.com.pa

Tel: 269-9774 in Panama City or (305) 735-8551 in the USA. Email: expat@airbox.com.pa

PANAMA CITY BRANCH OFFICES:

  • Albrook: Pan Canal Plaza across from Supermercado Rey Tel: 304-1425 M-F: 9:00 am - 6:30 pm S: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • Brisas del Golf: Inside Brisas del Golf, Rey Supermarket. Tel: 304-1428 M-F 10:30 am - 7:00 pm S: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • Calle 50: inside Nikos Cafe Tel: 304-1411 M-F: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm S: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • Centennial: Inside Centennial Mall, Rey Supermarket Tel: 304-1458 M-F: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm S: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • El Cangrejo: next to Hotel Granada Calle Eusebio A. Morales, Edificio Marinela, 1st floor. Tel: 269-9774 Fax: 269-9396 M-F: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm S: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Branches Outside of Panama City;

  • Boquete: enter by Restaurante Bistro Calle 1 primera Sur Tel/Fax: 720-1027 M-F: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm S: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • Colon: inside Copymatic near Banco General Avenida del Frente, Calle 10 local, Tel: 441-8329, 441-8329 M-F: 8:00 am a 5:00 pm S: 8:00 am a 5:00 pm

  • David: Obaldia Avenue, in front Parque de las Madres, Local #3 , Tel/Fax : 775-4512 M-F: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm S: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Hantavirus Alert In Veraguas

HealthcareThe Veraguen town is on alert, as the hantavirus is moved to another district of the province, while health authorities made ​​developments and necessary studies to control the spread of this virus to other people and regions. (more)

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Forensic Science Training In Panama

Panama NewsStarting today, Friday 24 and Saturday 25 May 2013, the Sixth International Conference on Forensic Science Education in Panama will be held. (more)

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Victims Of Fire In El Chorrillo Protest

Protests & DemonstrationsA group of victims of the fire which consumed two mansions located on Calle 19 in El Chorrillo, made ​​a protest to demand housing solutions. (more)

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Transit Authority Hopes To Conclude The Inspection On Sonda Today

Cars & TransportationThe director of the Transit Authority, Roberto Moreno, said he did not believe the position of the Sonda company, who supposedly have 1, 400 points of sale and recharging of Metrobus cards which were given 30 days by the government to be constructed. (more)

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Rainy Season Increases By 70% The Infant Respiratory Problems

HealthcareThe rainy season, now that it has arrived to the country, brings with it an increase in cases of respiratory problems for children, being the most affected. (more)

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Panama, Key Partner in The Fight Against Crime

Crime & PunishmentPanama is a model in the region in terms of effective security strategy against organized crime. (more)

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Panama Bay Sanitation Project Has Advanced in 88%

Panama NewsThe Sanitation Project of Panama Bay has advanced in 88%, according to the press office of this mega-project in the Ministry of Health (MINSA). (more)

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