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Best lawyers in Panama for foreign investors: five firms compared

Sep

Best lawyers in Panama for foreign investors: five firms compared

In short: a foreign investor in Panama needs a lawyer for four specific things: incorporating the company and meeting its annual obligations, processing residency, buying property with a clean title and signing contracts that can be enforced. Radar Panamá reviewed five firms that regularly serve international clients, Legal Solutions Panamá, Kraemer & Kraemer, Chen Lee & Asociados, J. Quijano & Asociados and Corro & Abogados, and compares them by specialty, track record and the type of investor they serve best. The selection is based on the analysis published by the Inversiones y Negocios en Panamá portal and is checked against…

Full mouth rehabilitation: when a comprehensive plan is needed and in what order it is done

Sep

By Deilys Romero

Guides, Health & Wellness

Full mouth rehabilitation: when a comprehensive plan is needed and in what order it is done

In short: full mouth rehabilitation is not a treatment but a plan: the ordered combination of several procedures, gum therapy, root canals, implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, orthodontics or cosmetic work, to give a deteriorated mouth back the ability to chew, speak and smile with stability. It is indicated when several teeth are missing, when there is severe wear, fractures, old restorations that no longer do their job or a disturbed bite, and it always starts with a diagnosis of how the jaws fit together. Radar Panamá explains when it makes sense, in what order it is done, how long it…

How often to get a dental cleaning: the six-month rule and when it does not apply

Sep

By Daniela Bohórquez

Guides, Health & Wellness

How often to get a dental cleaning: the six-month rule and when it does not apply

In short: the general recommendation is a professional dental cleaning every six months, but the right interval is set by each mouth: anyone with a history of gum disease, braces, diabetes, smoking or fast tartar build-up needs check-ups every three or four months, while someone with healthy gums and good hygiene can space them out. A cleaning removes the plaque and tartar a toothbrush cannot reach, especially below the gum line, and it is the cheapest way to prevent cavities, gingivitis and periodontitis, one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. Radar Panamá sums up what it includes,…

What a root canal is and when it is needed: how a tooth is saved in Panama

Sep

By Daniela Bohórquez

Guides, Health & Wellness

What a root canal is and when it is needed: how a tooth is saved in Panama

In short: a root canal is the treatment that removes infected or inflamed dental pulp, cleans and seals the canals inside the root and saves a tooth that would otherwise have to be extracted. It is needed when deep decay, a fracture or a blow lets bacteria reach the nerve, and its warning signs are persistent pain, lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, a swollen gum or an abscess. With today's technology it is a comfortable procedure, with success rates above 90% according to the American Association of Endodontists, and almost always preferable to extraction. Radar Panamá explains what happens…

Néstor Romero answers: which jobs AI changes first in Panama and what universities are missing

Sep

By Deilys Romero

Business, Economy

Néstor Romero answers: which jobs AI changes first in Panama and what universities are missing

In short: the question Panamanian companies ask most often today is not what artificial intelligence can do, but which data they can hand it without getting into trouble. Néstor Romero, professor of artificial intelligence and digital marketing at Quality Leadership University, points to three jobs that change first in Panama: first-line customer service, documentation in logistics and foreign trade, and marketing content. Where AI will not reach within five years, in his view, is in trades that demand physical presence and in any job whose value lies in taking on responsibility. He credits universities with literacy and faults them for…

Néstor Romero answers: why AI recommends one Panamanian business and not another

Sep

By Deilys Romero

Interviews, Professional Services & Technology

Néstor Romero answers: why AI recommends one Panamanian business and not another

In short: when an artificial intelligence assistant recommends a business, it does so in three steps (it searches, it chooses, it writes) and the name that appears comes mostly from what third parties say about that business, not from what the business says about itself. So explains Néstor Romero, professor of artificial intelligence and digital marketing at Quality Leadership University, in a telephone conversation with Radar Panamá. His measurements: in one entire sector of a Latin American country, 46 out of 46 commercial searches returned an AI answer before the links; in the United States, clicks fall by almost half…

Panama Motor Show 2026: dates, venue, brands and what to see

Sep

By Deilys Romero

Lifestyle, Trends

Panama Motor Show 2026: dates, venue, brands and what to see

Show hours: Wednesday to Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m.; Sundays from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. Closed on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 October. In short: the Panama Motor Show, the car fair of the Panama Automobile Distributors Association (ADAP), runs from October 2 to 4 and 7 to 11 at the Panama Convention Center in Amador, Panama City, with 39 brands and more than 150 models across 15,400 m² of exhibition space, according to La Prensa. It opens Wednesday to Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturdays from 12:00 noon…

Economic Solvency Residency: How to Move to Qualified Investor in Panama

Sep

By Deilys Romero

Guides, Professional Services & Technology

Economic Solvency Residency: How to Move to Qualified Investor in Panama

In short: A path to switch exists, but it is temporary and conditional. Article 18 of Executive Decree 17 of 2026 allows anyone with a pending application or a valid permit as a permanent resident by own economic solvency to ask to move to Qualified Investor within twelve months of the decree taking effect, as long as they prove the minimum amounts and other requirements. Investments made before October 15, 2020 do not count for the switch. The rule does not describe an automatic conversion and does not say what happens to time already spent as a resident. Contents of…

Best-selling car brands in Panama: the ADAP ranking

Sep

By Daniela Bohórquez

Business, Economy

Best-selling car brands in Panama: the ADAP ranking

In short: Panama closed 2025 with 60,233 new cars registered, 10.8% more than in 2024, and the Panama Automobile Distributors Association (ADAP) projects 2026 could approach 70,000 units. Toyota remains the best-selling brand with almost one in five cars, followed by Kia and Hyundai. Behind the podium, the change comes from Chinese brands: Geely is now fourth, and JETOUR, which grew 58% in 2025 and 45% in the first half of 2026, holds sixth place in the market and second among Chinese brands. Best-selling car brands in Panama in 2025 #BrandUnits 2025ShareChange 1Toyota11,50719.1%+2.8% 2Kia7,62612.7%+2.3% 3Hyundai6,98511.6%-0.9% 4Geely3,1385.2%+33.8% 5Suzuki3,0945.1%+16.4% …JETOUR1,9993.3%+58.1% …Forthing1,2292.0%+69.1% …Kaiyi1,0661.8%+260.1%…

JETOUR G700: the SUV that crossed the Yangtze River and climbed Volcán Barú

Sep

By Daniela Bohórquez

Lifestyle, Trends

JETOUR G700: the SUV that crossed the Yangtze River and climbed Volcán Barú

In short: on October 16, 2025, near the Chinese city of Wuhu, an SUV drove into the Yangtze River and came out on the other bank 22 minutes later, after covering 1,480 metres, most of it on the water and driven by a jet propulsion system. It was the JETOUR G700, the brand's high-end plug-in hybrid off-roader, and China's specialist press recorded it as the first SUV to cross the Yangtze by water. Seven months later, on May 20, 2026, the G700 was launched in Panama with an expedition to Volcán Barú, the country's highest point. It is one of…

Seven-seat SUVs in Panama: options and what to check before choosing

Sep

By Deilys Romero

Guides, Professional Services & Technology

Seven-seat SUVs in Panama: options and what to check before choosing

In short: a seven-seat SUV in Panama is bought for two reasons, a large family or trips to the interior with luggage, and the third row is where models differ most: in mid-size SUVs it suits children or short trips, and only in large ones or minivans do seven adults travel comfortably. The offer ranges from truck-based off-roaders such as the Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Montero Sport, to three-row crossovers such as the Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mitsubishi Outlander and Suzuki XL7, and to the Chinese brands growing fastest in the segment, such as SOUEAST with the S07 and…

New or Resale Property: How Much to Invest for Panama Residency by Investment

Sep

By Daniela Bohórquez

Guides, Professional Services & Technology

New or Resale Property: How Much to Invest for Panama Residency by Investment

In short: For permanent residency through real estate, Executive Decree 17 of September 8, 2026 sets B/.300,000.00 for a first-sale property (new, unoccupied and transferred by the developer) and B/.500,000.00 for a secondary-market property. New or resale does change the minimum: resale requires B/.200,000.00 more. In both cases the figure that counts is the lower of the price actually paid and the documented market value, minus real liens, and the investment must be held for five years. Checked on October 6, 2026. Contents of this guide What the rule requires by property type New versus resale: comparison table What to…