Category: Infrastructure
Coverage of Panama’s roads, bridges, metro, water, power and public works projects, including delays, costs and what they mean for daily life.
The Panama Canal Still Offers One of the Country’s Most Powerful Lessons in Scale and Connection
PANAMA CITY, October 16, 2026 — The Panama Canal is often described through ships, locks and global trade. For a visitor, it can also be a striking lesson in geography, engineering and the way Panama connects two oceans and many parts of the world. Tourism Panama presents the Canal as one of the country’s defining…
Emergency Declaration Sets Framework for Panama’s Earthquake Recovery Response
Panama’s emergency declaration is directing resources toward humanitarian aid, infrastructure checks and recovery measures after the October 9 earthquake.
SINAPROC Says Earthquake Damage Assessment Remains Preliminary as Inspections Continue
SINAPROC and the national emergency operations center say earthquake damage figures may change as inspections continue across Panama.
Air and Ground Relief Deliveries Continue to Reach Panama Earthquake Zones
Officials report sustained air and land deliveries of food, water and supplies as access challenges continue in affected provinces.
Road and Bridge Repairs Focus on Restoring Access to Earthquake-Affected Communities
MOP and private-sector teams are working on blocked routes, bridge inspections and access restrictions in Herrera, Los Santos and Veraguas.
Santo Tomas Dialysis Patients Relocated as Panama Protects Continuity of Care
Authorities say 405 dialysis patients linked to Santo Tomas Hospital have been moved to alternate areas while services are kept running safely.
Hospitals Begin Phased Return After Earthquake Inspections and Cleaning
Panama says patients are returning to hospital areas that have been inspected, cleared and prepared for safe use after the earthquake.
Earthquake Assessments Identify 619 Affected Schools Across 15 Education Regions
MEDUCA reports that 619 schools have recorded earthquake-related impacts as structural reviews continue around Panama.
Private Schools May Reopen Tuesday if Safety Is Guaranteed, MEDUCA Says
Panama’s private schools may resume classes only if they can guarantee safety, while the public-school reopening decision remains under review.
Panama Announces 1,300 New Homes for Families Who Lost Houses in Earthquake
The government says debris removal and reconstruction work will begin for families whose homes were deemed uninhabitable after the earthquake.