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.
Transport Operators Warn They Cannot Absorb Another Fuel Price Increase
Drivers and transport operators are watching this week fuel-price change closely, warning that another increase would hit operating costs.
Lawmakers Split Over Proposal to Reduce Panama Assembly Seats
Deputies reacted to former president Ernesto Perez Balladares proposal to limit representation to two deputies per province.
Panama and U.S. Forces Train in Colon Jungle Ahead of Panamax
Panamanian security units and U.S. Army and Marine personnel completed jungle training in San Lorenzo as part of preparations for Panamax exercises.
U.S. Southern Command Airlifts School Bridge Materials to Ngabe-Bugle
CH-47 Chinook and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters moved construction materials for a school-access bridge in the community of Mayo.
Panamax 2026 Brings Seven Nations Into Canal Security Drills
Naval units from seven countries are participating in Panamax 2026 maritime exercises focused on protecting the Panama Canal and regional sea lanes.
Panama Park Rangers Challenge Extended Work Schedule Before Supreme Court
Park rangers from Panama protected areas system filed a constitutional challenge against a resolution extending their working hours.
Panama Metro Cybersecurity Incident Triggers Emergency Response Protocols
Metro de Panama said it detected a cybersecurity incident in part of its technology infrastructure and opened a technical investigation.
Burunga Metro Station Work to Bring Weekend Pan-American Highway Detours
Metro Line 3 crews will install the first section of the Burunga pedestrian walkway from Saturday night through Sunday, requiring temporary traffic changes.
Veraguas Taxi Groups Press ATTT Over Digital Transport Platforms
Four taxi organizations in Veraguas delivered petitions to the ATTT, saying digital platforms should face comparable rules to traditional selective transport.
Supreme Court Opens Path for Seniority Bonus Claims by Deputies and Top Officials
A Supreme Court ruling struck down most restrictions that barred deputies, ministers and other senior officials from claiming Panama seniority bonus.