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#Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS_ImmigrationAlert: Panama Eliminates Stamped Visa Requirement for Dominican Nationals

On June 30, 2026, the Panamanian government, through the Ministry of Public Security, enacted Executive Decree No. 12 of June 30, 2026, published in the Official Gazette, eliminating the stamped visa requirement for Dominican nationals.

#DominicanRepublic 🇩🇴 #BDS_LaborAlert: New Employer Obligations Regarding First Aid and Workplace Emergency Response

Companies should review their workplace emergency response measures following the entry into force...

#Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS_Article: Panama: A Strategic Hub for Global Talent and Investment

The Republic of Panama is more than just a geographical bridge connecting two oceans. In a rapidly...

#Honduras 🇭🇳 #BDS_Informs: Amnesty Program Takes Effect for Tax, Municipal, Water Service, and IHSS Obligations

Individual taxpayers, companies, and employers can now take advantage of temporary benefits to...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Informs: Companies Must “Level the Playing Field” Ahead of the 2026 World Cup to Prevent Productivity and Workplace Environment Disruptions

The FIFA World Cup can bring about operational challenges, but it also creates opportunities to ...

#Guatemala 🇬🇹 #BDS_LaborAlert: Income Tax Reform on Salaries Introduces Significant Changes for Employers and Employees

On April 28 of the current year, the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala approved Decree 13-2026...

#DominicanRepublic 🇩🇴 #BDS_Informs: Corpus Christi Holiday Will Not Be Observed on a Different Date

The Corpus Christi religious holiday, which this year will be observed on Thursday, June 4, 2026,...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Article: The Labor Market Has Changed, and Costa Rican Legislation Must Change Too

The world of work is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI),...

#Honduras 🇭🇳 #BDS_LaborAlert: Updated RAP Contribution Caps and Rates for 2026

The Private Contributions Regime (RAP) has announced the update of the contribution caps and rates...

#Nicaragua 🇳🇮 #BDS_Informs: National Holiday for Mother’s Day

Pursuant to Law No. 1118, which declares Mother’s Day a national holiday, published in the Official...