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The free trade agreement (FTA) that ally Panama is negotiating with Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras successfully moved to Peru last week after the culmination of the second round of understanding among nations.

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Roberto Henriquez, said, “see with great satisfaction the progress achieved in the second round in Panama when complete managed six chapters of the text of the treaty over the week, which are: competition policy, trade protection, technical barriers to trade, transparency, final provisions and dispute settlement. ”

During negotiations, Panama proposed topics with special emphasis to the economy: financial services, telecommunications, intellectual property and maritime services, the latter issue is a joint proposal with Guatemala.

Through a press release issued by the Ministry of Trade and Industry confirmed that the third round will be held the week of February 28 to March 4 in the city of San José, Costa Rica.

To date, the minister’s office said Henriquez, there have been advances in the areas of customs procedures, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, government procurement, trade in services and temporary entry.

The black sheep of the Panamanian economy, 2010 was the export of goods. Trade Minister Roberto Henriquez, recognizes a sentence as short as blunt: “It was a sector that was not easy.”

Influenced the behavior of the slow recovery of the principal markets for Panamanian products-Europe and the United States, climate issues and their devastating impact on the planting and harvesting of agricultural products such as melon and watermelon and the fish like gold and tuna, and only partial knowledge of the legal and tariff advantages of the country in different markets, lack of productive and export sectors.

The results evidenced. The previous year is considered among the most harmful to sales of domestic products abroad, because the trade deficit increased by 22.4% compared to 2009.

But the minister Henriquez makes exceptions that seem to improve the balance of 2010, according to indexes of October.

Ensures that exports of agricultural products was an increase of $ 39 million to 63 million 800 thousand dollars, ie, 64% and industrial property “a very interesting increase of $ 77 million between 2009 (129 million) and 2010 (206 million). ”

One cause of this performance is the use of the law of industrial development. The standard benefit agribusiness companies to increase the number of workers, with reimbursement of 35% of disbursements in its activities.

In recent years Panama has become the preferred destination of tourists and investors. There are many reasons why Panama is the ideal place for investment and business, including:

Its growing economy, the activities of the Panama Canal, an international company investing in Panama, the stability of a government and a health system-class growth ….

The economic growth experienced by the country is marked on imports and recreation costs, two areas that were important in 2010 and this year will secure income and good investment options in the short and long term …

Panama is a country that offers much to visitors and those who choose to live here. many are amazed at their prices, convenience and modernity of a nation that progresses over time, security, stability, climate and geographical position to confirm the seal end of a country called Panama …

Just two hours from Panama City on the Panamerican Highway, we found El Valle de Anton, with an area of 30 km in the central province of Cocle.

This heavenly place rises 600 meters above sea level, with a cool and pleasant climate. According to geologists, El Valle is the crater or caldera of a volcano, which is why its surroundings there are a lot of hills and volcanic rocks.

The name Anthony is originally from the River Explorer, Spanish Antón Martín. Here there are a variety of ecotourism attractions among which we mention its endemic species like the golden frogs and the square trees. The waterfalls are impressive. The most famous are El Chorro de Las Mozas and Chorro El Macho. In the district of La Pintada and minutes from the town houses the hieroglyphic stones, still to be deciphered.

The main local activity is on Sunday’s main road and at the center of town is the craft market. There, residents selling vegetables, plants, flowers, agricultural products, basketry, the famous soap stone carvings, pottery, bowls, wooden furniture, bamboo cages and orchids, among them, our National Flower of the Holy Spirit. The market sale begins at 7:00 am and ends at 5:00 pm.

For lovers of long walks and hills, expect the Stone Toad at the top of the range. If you do not like walking, we suggest renting a horse and take a stroll through the beautiful trails, roads surrounded by fabulous mansions and lush gardens great and colorful vegetation.

Altos del Maria is a gated mountain community located in the mountains of Sora a 30-minute drive from the nearest beaches and golf courses along the Pacific coast, and about 1.5 hours west of Panama City .

Developing area overlooking the mountains, amidst unspoiled natural surroundings. Many green spaces have been maintained, and a variety of mountain trails to help maintain the appearance of a national park. Highlights include panoramic views of the mountains, valley, green and ocean views, a near perfect spring climate year round (75 º F – 24 º C), a first class infrastructure, including miles of paved roads , Large common areas, waterfalls, rivers, hiking trails, viewpoints, parks, gazebos, flowers and trees everywhere.

In Altos de Maria can find a wide range of prices to facilitate different needs when looking for a house. Large residential lots and homes are available in subdivisions with different altitude ranges, opinions and climates.

It is a small and beautiful town in the province of Chiriqui, Panama, is located in a valley surrounded by towering mountains of the Cordillera Central …

This place is one of the newer and emerging destinations in the country with a huge abundance of natural recuersos such as mountains covered with primary and secondary forests, a large and diverse fauna, singing brooks and streams of clear water, rushing rivers, a majestic volcano, national parks and forest reserves ….

A very short distance of these attractions are many services for tourists, from tour operators and adventure to the finest hotels through an appreciable amount of places to eat or a drink … ..

The options are endless and we can walk the most prominent include: walking through the forest canopy, river rafting in the region, rafting, climbing the volcano baru, overlooking the La Amistad International Park, bird watching and wildlife, or just strolling around town, enjoying the charm ..

GAP is a place that will surprise you pleasantly. These attractions can add a cool climate, with no major storms, and excellent connections both air and land ….

Panama City Night View

This multicultural city full of contrasts, with nearly 1.3 million people, offers much more than the obligatory visit to the Canal. Panama City has changed a lot in ten years and today is different from many cities in Central America for its stunning high-rises and modern buildings.

  The old city is a maze of picturesque churches, plazas and palaces. A 25 km from the center of the city include the Sovereign National Park, the perfect place for hiking and bird watching. To enjoy beautiful views over the canal, take a taxi or bus to the Miraflores Visitors Center and do not miss the ship traffic.

Panama has grown a lot and the construction and other economic fields than it has put on the map internationally standing in one of the favorite places of many foreigners to live …. AGB REALTORS offers the opportunity to choose among the better and safer the perfect place to live …

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