Panama
Panama (official name - Republic of Panama) is a state in Central America on the Isthmus of Panama between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
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Population
Migration
The rise of the influx of illegal migrants from Colombia seeking to the United States
The jungles of Darien Province are on the border between Panama and. Colombia It is one of the main points in the route of migrants wishing to reach USA via Central America.
The number of illegal immigrants in this direction is increasing: in 2021 there were 133 thousand, in 2022 - already 248 thousand.
The National Migration Service of Panama has shown that since the beginning of 2023, by the end of September, almost 400 thousand illegal immigrants from South America have entered the country through the Darien jungle.
At the same time, back in May, the US authorities announced that they would begin to more often hold anti-immigration events in Darien together with the authorities of Colombia and Panama.
2021: Net population inflow in 4 years
Economy
GDP
2022: GDP size - $0.07 trillion
Panama Canal
Main article: Panama Canal
Financial system
Cryptocurrencies
Main article: Cryptocurrencies in Panama
National debt
2023: State debt - 55% of GDP
Unemployment
2020: Unemployment rate - 10.9%
Labour market
2025: Minimum wage - $1.53 per hour
Energy carriers
2020: Low per capita energy consumption
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Foreign trade
2022: China is the biggest export destination
Agriculture
2019: Average use of pesticides in agriculture
Consumption
2023: Poultry meat is the most consumed type of meat
2022: World No. 5 for marijuana cheapness: $3.85 per gram
Health care
2022: Abortion ban in place
2020: Duration of guaranteed paid sick leave 6 months or more
Social Security
Maternity leave
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Education
2020: The University of Panama is the oldest functioning educational institution in the country, founded in 1935
Crime
2025: Confiscation of 13 tonnes of cocaine and Mulino's new measures against drug trafficking
Main article: Drug trafficking
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino expressed serious concern over the increase in international cocaine traffic through the country, amid the fact that a special operation in the Pacific Ocean in November 2025 ended with the confiscation of 13.2 tons of cocaine, which authorities believe was heading from Colombia to the United States.
Drug prosecutor Julio Villarreal called the seizure "historic," stressing that even by Panama's standards, we are talking about one of the largest cargoes ever detained in its waters. At the same time, active cooperation with the DEA is noted, which indicates very tight coordination in the region.
Mulino emphasizes that Panama remains a strategically important transit hub: coca production in Colombia allegedly "grew uncontrollably," and part of the flow passes through Panama - both by sea and air. The government is even considering the purchase of Embraer patrol aircraft, despite the country's lack of a regular army.
The story echoes a 2007 record when Panamanian authorities seized about 19.4 tons of cocaine in the Pacific. This indicates a systematic return of large traffic: the routes remain the same, and the scale is comparable to the past.
Prisons
2019: The minimum age for children to be jailed is 13
2018: Number of prisoners per 100 thousand citizens
History
2022: Protests against inflation
In July 2022, protests have been taking place in Panama for more than two weeks due to inflation and the rise in prices for products and fuel.
2004: Martin Torrijos, son of Omar Tarrijos, elected president
In 2004, Martin Torrijos, son of Omar Tarrijos, became president of Panama. Martin Torrijos won the 2004 presidential election with the slogan: "Yes, you can!": You can defeat poverty, unemployment, corruption. He is a member of the Revolutionary Democratic Party.
Sport
2022: The most popular sport is baseball
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