The Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) boasted about the impact left in the country by the International Economic Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2026, an event that once again put Panama in the global spotlight. For the CCIAP, the Forum was not just speeches or photo ops. Panama welcomed seven presidents and heads of state, as well as former presidents, ministers, business leaders, and representatives from multilateral organizations of over 25 countries, becoming a key point for regional debate. However, the impact did not stay confined to the conference halls. There was activity, movement, and money circulating, something that—according to the Chamber—also counts, and a lot. The Chamber also highlighted the backing of the National Government, with the presence of the President of the Republic and his team during the Forum, sending a clear signal of unity and vision. On that same stage, the CCIAP received the elected President of Chile, José Antonio Kast, along with six State Ministers. It was not a courtesy visit. It was a working meeting that concluded with the signing of a Cooperation Agreement to open new doors for trade and investment between the two countries. Nearly 9,000 visitors moved hotels, restaurants, transportation, and services.
