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Chambers & Partners 2025 Banking & Finance Global Guide

Panama, November 11, 2025. For the second consecutive year, Morgan & Morgan’s Banking & Finance team, this time comprised of Partner Kharla Aizpurua O., Senior Associate Monica Moreno, and Associate Eduardo Oteiza, has contributed to the Chambers & Partners Banking & Finance Global Guide 2025. In the “Law and Practice” section, we share expert insights into Panama’s financing market, exploring key topics such

Law No. 493 of 2025 authorizes the issuance of a special passport to Qualified Investors with Permanent Residence in Panama

Law No. 493 of October 28th, 2025, published in the Official Gazette on October 29th, 2025, amends Law 32 of 2013, which established the Panama Passport Authority, with the purpose of strengthening and modernizing the Permanent Residence Program for Qualified Investors. Relevant Aspects Law 493 updates and expands the duties of the Panama Passport Authority with respect to

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The National Immigration Authority approves the issuance of safe-conducts for Panamanian citizens traveling to Costa Rica

Resolution No. 27942 of August 1st, 2025 (hereinafter the “Resolution”), published in the Official Gazette on September 30th, 2025, approves the guidelines for processing safe-conducts for Panamanian nationals traveling to the Republic of Costa Rica, under the following provisions Scope of Application The request can only be processed in the provinces of Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro.

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New procedure for the validation of medical leave certificates in Panama

We hereby remind you that, as of today, Monday, October 13, 2025, Executive Decree No. 17 of 2025, issued by the Ministry of Health (MINSA), has entered into force. This decree was published in the Official Digital Gazette No. 30341-A on August 11, 2025. The new regulatory framework aims to formalize and establish the conditions

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Morgan & Morgan advised Grupo Estrella on the acquisition of Cemex Panama.

Panama, October 3, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel to Grupo Estrella in the acquisition of Cemex Panama’s assets, a transaction valued at over US$200 million. The deal included the Cemento Bayano plant, located in Calzada Larga, Chilibre, with two integrated production lines, as well as cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates operations. Grupo Estrella,

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Morgan & Morgan advised Inversiones Cuscatlán Centroamérica S.A. on the acquisition of La Hipotecaria (Holding) Inc.

Panama, September 11, 2025. Morgan & Morgan acted as legal advisor to Inversiones Cuscatlán Centroamérica, S.A. (Inversiones Cuscatlán), as purchaser, in the closing of the transaction for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of La Hipotecaria (Holding), Inc., the holding company of Banco La Hipotecaria, S.A. and other operations in Colombia, El Salvador, and the

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Morgan & Morgan submitted its Annual Sustainability Report 2024.

Panamá, August 31, 2025. Morgan & Morgan submitted before the United Nations Organization (UN) Forum its Sustainability Report 2024, a document that provides relevant information on its processes, sustainability strategy, and achievements for the 2021 year and its significant economic, environmental, and social impacts. As a company adhering to the United Nations Global Compact, this report constitutes

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Regulatory Update on Immigration Matters: Transit Visa for Nationals of Haiti and Cuba.

Repeal of the Tourist Transit Visa for Haitian Nationals. Executive Decree No. 22 of August 25th, 2025, published in the Official Gazette on August 25th, 2025, extends the validity of Executive Decree No. 162 of December 19th, 2022, as amended by Executive Decree No. 30 of March 27th, 2023, which establishes the Transit Visa for Passengers or Crew

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New obligations for insurance sector participants in Panama regarding personal data protection.

The Superintendence of Insurance and Reinsurance of Panama (“SIRP”) issued Agreement No. 5 dated July 17, 2025, which was published on August 5, 2025, in the Official Gazette (the “Agreement 5”), and which establishes new obligations for insurance sector participants in Panama regarding personal data protection: This agreement applies to all insurance companies, sales agents,

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Panama Establishes Procedure to Verify Authenticity of Medical Certificates of Incapacity

Panama, August 21, 2025. By means of Executive Decree No. 17 dated August 11, 2025, the Government of Panama has established the regulatory framework for the procedure to verify the authenticity of Medical Certificates of Incapacity. The purpose of this regulation is to ensure proper management, monitoring, control, and traceability of such certificates, thereby strengthening the