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Investing in Panama: A Dollarised Economy
Panama uses the US dollar alongside the balboa, eliminating currency risk for dollar holders and removing exchange controls. Panama City hosts one of Latin America’s largest international banking centers, attracting numerous local and foreign banks.
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