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What Panama’s Ley 519 of 2026 Means for Investors in Santa Ana
Santa Ana just got a legal upgrade — and most investors don’t know it yet. On April 21, 2026, Panama passed Ley 519, formally incorporating the entire corregimiento of Santa Ana into the buffer zone of the Casco Antiguo historic district. Published in Gaceta Oficial N.° 30513 on April 28, 2026, this law extends every fiscal incentive previously exclusive to Casco Antiguo — under Ley 136 of December 31, 2013 — directly to Santa Ana. For buyers at PH Casco View, located on Call

Lauren Mitchell
Jun 25 min read


The Complete Guide to Buying Real Estate in Panama as a Foreigner (2026)
Foreign investors hold equal constitutional property rights in Panama. The legal system is transparent, the currency is the U.S. dollar, and you can own 100% of a property in your own name — no local partner required. Here’s what you need to know before you buy. 1. Can Foreigners Really Own Property in Panama? Yes — fully and legally. Under Article 47 of the Panamanian Constitution, foreign nationals hold the exact same property rights as citizens: buy, sell, lease, mortgage,

Lauren Mitchell
May 257 min read


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