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.
Specialists Link High Rate of Minor Pregnancies to Abuse and Education Gaps
Specialists warned that adolescent pregnancies in Panama remain tied to abuse, lack of education and warning signs adults must take seriously.
Panama Conecta Reaches 787,000 Users as Digital State Plan Expands
AIG says Panama Conecta now has 787,000 active users, 26 digital services and a 2027 target of 100 online procedures.
Panama Firefighters Report 300 Emergencies in 72 Hours
Firefighters reported tree falls, vehicle accidents, electrical faults, gas leaks and vehicle fires among 300 recent emergency responses nationwide.
Assembly Proposals Target Pharma Industry, Penalties and Local Development
New legislative proposals address national medicine production, penalties for violating protection measures, public contracting and a special economic zone in Darien.
ACODECO Says Panama Has No Shortage of 25 Pound Gas Cylinders
Consumer protection officials say national availability remains high, though distribution difficulties persist in Panama Oeste and parts of San Miguelito.
Former DGI Director Publio De Gracia Arrested in Operation Cuestor
The Public Ministry says Operation Cuestor led to arrests in a probe into alleged unjustified enrichment and money laundering tied to a claimed state loss.
Well Drilling Program Moves Ahead for Cocle Communities Facing Water Problems
Several Cocle communities with water-supply problems are looking to a new well-drilling program for relief as climate conditions pressure rivers.
Regional Fiscal Lottery Drawings to Begin Next Week in Panama
The second regional Fiscal Lottery delivery starts August 18 with Region 1 in Panama province, according to Telemetro.
CSS Pension System Choice Deadline Set for August 18
Insured workers have until August 18 to choose their pension system through Mi Caja Digital, CSS authorities reminded the public.
Study Says 70 Percent of Indigenous Children in Panama Face Rights Violations
A new study cited by the Ombudsman says indigenous children in Panama face major gaps in education, health coverage and social protection.

