What's Actually Driving Black Americans to Panama?

Why are more Black Americans choosing to live or retire in Panama? In this conversation, Senior Editor and Panama expert Jess Ramesh sits down with Charlotte Van Horn, founder of Black Expats in Panama, to explore what’s driving this shift right now. From community and cultural connection to visas, real estate, and day-to-day life, Charlotte shares what she’s seeing on the ground—and why more people are arriving informed, prepared, and ready to stay. 🔹 Thinking about Panama for yourself? Join us at Fast Track Panama, International Living’s in-person conference in Panama City (March 20–22). You’ll meet trusted experts, long-time expats, and legal and real estate professionals—and hear directly from Charlotte Van Horn, who will be speaking and connecting with attendees throughout the event. 👉 Learn more and reserve your spot here: https://new.internationalliving.com/m... In this video, we cover: ➡️ What first brought Charlotte to Panama—and what made her stay ➡️ How Black Expats in Panama grew from a small Facebook group into a relocation business ➡️ Why interest surged after 2020—and what’s driving decisions today ➡️ The importance of community, culture, and Panama’s historically Black regions ➡️ What life in modern Panama City is really like ➡️ Why more people are coming with residency paperwork in hand—and moving within months This conversation is for anyone exploring life abroad and looking for real, vetted information about Panama from people who live there. 📍 Fast Track Panama Conference 🗓 March 20–22 📍 Panama City, Panama 👉 https://new.internationalliving.com/m... Follow Black Expats in Panama: • Facebook:   / blackexpatsinpanama   • YouTube ‪@BlackExpatsinPanama‬ • Instagram   / blackexpatsinpanama_tm   01:30 — What First Brought Charlotte to Panama 02:44 — How Black Expats in Panama Started 07:54 — Culture & Historically Black Regions of Panama 10:33 — The Numbers Behind the Movement 15:50 — Fast Track Panama: Why Events Matter Before You Move 19:54 — What Life in Modern Panama City Is Really Like Subscribe to International Living for trusted insights on living, retiring, and investing overseas. #panama #blackexpats #blackexpatsinpanama Select images used for illustrative purposes via iStock.