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.
Auto Insurance Claims Hit 70 Percent in Panama First Half
Panama insurers reported $183.7 million in auto premiums and $128.5 million in claims during the first half, keeping the segment under cost pressure.
Martin Torrijos Calls for Review of Panama Electric Concessions
Former president Martin Torrijos said Panama should review electric concessions before they expire in 2028 and questioned the growth of public spending.
AI-Driven Cyberattacks Put Panama Financial Center on Alert
Cybersecurity specialists warned that artificial intelligence is making phishing and malicious code faster to produce, raising risks for Panama businesses and citizens.
Panama Canal Rules Out Transit Cuts for Now Despite Weak Rainfall
The Panama Canal Authority says water reserves are sufficient to avoid limiting ship transits for now, although two draft reductions have been announced.
Corredor Sur to Close 16 Hours Between Paitilla and Costa del Este
ENA announced a 16-hour closure from late Saturday to Sunday afternoon for the lifting of two 53-meter beams on the marine section.
Rio Indio Farmers Prepare Supreme Court Challenge Over Burial Decree
A campesino organization says it will challenge Executive Decree 19, which halted new burials at El Limon cemetery amid the Rio Indio reservoir dispute.
Panama Launches National Push on AI, Semiconductors and Microelectronics
The government presented a technology agenda that includes AI, semiconductors, microelectronics, a $105 million investment and 10,000 technology-linked scholarships.
Minister Molto Responds After Panel Urges Rejection of Donoso Mine Audit
Commerce and Industries Minister Julio Molto responded after a technical panel urged authorities not to accept the integral audit of the mine in Donoso.
MOP Announces Partial Pan-American Highway Closures From August 1 to 31
MOP announced partial closures on the Pan-American Highway from August 1 to 31 for work tied to the Corredor de las Playas expansion.
CAPAC Backs ITBI Elimination for New Homes Up to B/.120,000
CAPAC backed the Cabinet Council decision to eliminate ITBI for new homes valued up to B/.120,000, saying it could support housing access and employment.