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Panama Supreme Court Rules law 406 Unconstitutional


November 28th 2023, La Prensa reported that Panama’s Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) declared, unanimously, that Law 406 of October 20, 2023, is unconstitutional. 



Protests continue in Panama against Law 406

La Prensa has reported several protests in Panama following the National Assembly’s endorsement, and President Cortizo signing of a new contract between the State and Minera Panamá.

Panama reservoirs are the most affected in the world

In a recent report, the United Nations warned that sediments are a hidden threat to reservoirs. Of 47,403 large reservoirs from all over the world, Panama was found the country to be most affected.

Panama announces biorefinery and production of green hydrogen

The government of Panama and energy companies, including SGP BioEnergy, have announced that Panama will add green hydrogen production to a biorefinery currently in development.

NGOs seek changes to Bill 131 on fishing and aquaculture regulations

November 2 2020 environmental and scientific organizations called on the President to issue a "partial veto" of bill 131, which was approved April 13th 2020 to regulate fishing and aquaculture.

Panama canal expansion results in non-native fish invasion

Non-native fish are invading Lake Gatun following the Panama canal expansion according to a new report in Nature Ecology and Evolution by Smithsonian Scientists.

Water is Money

In the 2019 fiscal year, the Panama Canal closed with a record tonnage of 469 million tones (PC/UMS), exceeding the projection and surpassing the record tonnage from the previous fiscal year.

A plee to protect Boná island

Attorney General, Rigoberto González has requested information from the Environmental Minister, Emilio Sempris, on Boná Island for the second time following a lease agreement for an oil terminal.

Panama’s Ban on Plastic Bags

Last year the National Assembly approved a bill prohibiting plastic bags, granting a 12 month period for supermarkets, pharmacies and retailers to adapt to the laws, now that period is almost up.