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.
Metro Explains Temporary Problems With New Fare Validators
Metro de Panama addressed temporary problems with new fare validators as riders adapt to updated payment equipment.
Panama Canal Reports Higher Transits and Income in Fiscal 2026
The Panama Canal reported a 5.2 percent increase in transits and a 17 percent increase in income during fiscal 2026.
CSS Launches Mi Farma Digital to Show Medicine Availability
CSS launched Mi Farma Digital so insured users can check medicine availability, pharmacy locations and reasons for shortages.
IDAAN Water Suspension Will Affect Several City Sectors Friday
IDAAN announced a Friday water-service suspension for several city sectors, prompting residents to store water and adjust plans.
ASEP Sets Deadline for Power Distributors to Present Service Improvement Plan
ASEP set a deadline for electricity distributors to submit a service improvement plan, escalating pressure over power reliability.
Naturgy Says Equipment Failure Caused Outage Affecting 50,000 Customers
Naturgy said an equipment failure caused a power outage that affected about 50,000 customers, adding renewed attention to electricity reliability.
ENA Announces Corredor Sur Closures and Traffic Changes Through July 25
ENA announced closures and traffic changes on the Corredor Sur from July 22 to July 25, urging drivers to plan routes.
Panama City Evicts San Felipe Nightspot After Noise and Coexistence Complaints
The Panama City mayor’s office evicted a nightlife venue in San Felipe after complaints over noise and coexistence issues.
Comptroller Questions Delays in El Chorrillo Urban Renewal Works
Comptroller General Anel Flores questioned delays in road works tied to the El Chorrillo Urban Renewal project as an eleven-month addendum request is reviewed.
Panama City Launches AirTags Vigilantes to Track Municipal Works
The Panama City mayor’s office launched AirTags Vigilantes, a civic transparency platform for tracking public works and municipal projects.