Digital identification, reduction of fines, moratorium for address updates, and express passport service
Digital Identification: New Flexibility for Foreign Nationals Executive Decree No. 26 of November 11th, 2025, amends the existing rules and expands the options available for foreign nationals to carry and present their identity documents. Regulatory Background. Prior to this amendment, foreign nationals were permitted to present the original and a physical copy of their passport
- Published in Immigration Law_news, News
Morgan & Morgan is recognized as Pro Bono Leading Lights 2025.
Panama, December 1, 2025. For thirteen consecutive years, Morgan & Morgan has received the “Leading Lights” recognition in Latin America for the firm´s Pro Bono program. Only Morgan & Morgan achieved this status in Panama, sharing honors with leading regional firms. This distinction is granted annually by Latin Lawyer, who, together with the Cyrus R.
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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
- Published in Banking and Finance_news, Eduardo Oteiza, Kharla Aizpurua, Monica Moreno, News
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.
- Published in Immigration Law_news, News
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
- Published in Labor Law_news, News
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
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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