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Pres. Cortizo Says China Relationship Strong

Pres. Cortizo Says China Relationship Strong

New Panama President Laurentino Cortizo told journalists last week that the country’s relationship with China remains strong and talks continue about a new trade deal. Cortizo was responding to reports that the relationship may be cooling off. And he made…

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Panama Economy Expected to Grow 5 Percent

Panama Economy Expected to Grow 5 Percent

A new report from the World Bank predicts Panama’s economy will grow by 5 percent in 2019, the largest increase in Latin America, despite increased turmoil around the world.  Overall, the World Bank expects global economic growth to “ease to…

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Panama President Touts Progress with China

By Duncan McGowan  A year after Panama announced a groundbreaking new relationship with China, progress on economic deals has been “impressive” and there is more to come, Pres. Juan Carlos Varela announced this week. Without a doubt, there has been…

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