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.
Panama City to Invest B/.4.8 Million to Clean Rivers and Coasts
Panama City Hall announced a B/.4.8 million investment to clean rivers and coasts, while saying the effort does not replace community environmental work.
Fourth Bridge Over the Panama Canal Advances After MOP Technical Visit
The Ministry of Public Works carried out a technical visit to present progress on the Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal.
ACODECO Finds Discount Anomalies Affecting Retirees and People With Disabilities
ACODECO detected irregularities in legally required discounts for retirees and people with disabilities and urged merchants to comply.
ENA Detects 10,000 Corridor Drivers Without Panapass or Balance
ENA and ATTT carried out a corridor operation that detected 10,000 drivers circulating without Panapass or without balance.
MINSA Seeks Telemedicine and Electronic Prescriptions Before Year-End
MINSA aims to implement remote medical attention and electronic prescriptions before the end of the year as part of health-system digital transformation.
AMP Supervises Submarine Cables That Support Regional Internet Traffic
The Panama Maritime Authority is supervising submarine cables that support regional internet traffic through technical evaluation, coordination and protected-zone oversight.
Assembly Floor Continues Debate on Internal Rules Reform
The National Assembly floor continued second-debate discussion of reforms to the legislature’s internal rules, including proposals tied to privileges, attendance and transparency.
Lawmakers Question Transfer Request for Foreign Service Per Diems
A request to transfer $1.2 million for July and August contingent per diems for foreign-service personnel drew questions in Panama’s Budget Commission.
Vamos Bench Plans Bill to Modernize Panama’s Electricity System
The Vamos bench plans to present a bill aimed at modernizing Panama’s electricity system, a topic tied to service quality and long-term competitiveness.
Executive Branch to Present 2027 State Budget This Week
The Executive Branch is expected to present Panama’s 2027 State Budget this week, beginning a closely watched fiscal debate.