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Panama Economy Grows 5.19% as Canal Prepares for El Niño Without Transit Cuts
Panama's economy grew 5.19% in May 2026, more than doubling the 2.95% growth rate from the same month a year earlier. The IMAE index rose 4.88% in the first five months of 2026, indicating sustained economic momentum.
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