Panama Tax Overhaul: Panama passed Ley 641, a 15% levy on multinationals that can’t prove real economic activity in-country, aiming to exit the EU’s non-cooperative tax blacklist while raising compliance costs for shell entities. Aviation & Tourism Connectivity: Copa Airlines restarted flights between Panama and Barcelona with three weekly frequencies, positioning Tocumen as a hub for travelers and boosting tourism and commerce. Education Procurement: Meduca is again tendering $268.5M for 531,250 student laptops, with two companies competing, after already awarding M365 A3 licenses. Maritime & Trade Spotlight: Panama’s President Mulino opened the Posidonia 2026 maritime fair in Athens and backed the Panama pavilion, underscoring the role of Greek shipping in the registry and logistics economy. Public Health Watch: The U.S. warned that New World screwworm is nearing the southern border, a risk to livestock and wildlife that matters for regional agriculture. Culture & Heritage: Scientists confirmed emeralds from Panama’s ancient tombs originated in Colombia, reshaping views of pre-colonial trade networks. World Cup Business Angle: Ghana’s coach Carlos Queiroz said the priority is reaching the knockout stage, with Panama in Group L—an early reminder of how tournament performance can drive commercial outcomes.