This information is derived from the State Department's Office of Investment Affairs' Investment Climate Statement. Any questions on the ICS can be directed to EB-ICS-DL@state.gov
Last Published: 11/14/2016
Panamanian law recognizes the concept of eminent domain but it is rarely exercised. In one recent case, a US company voiced concern about being reimbursed at fair market value in a case where the government’s revocation of a concession adversely impacted access or use of the investors’ property.

There are no current international arbitration cases alleging direct expropriation of property by the Panamanian government.

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