A proposal for a pedestrian and bicycle tunnel beneath the Panama Canal has been named a finalist in The Boring Company's 'Tunnel Vision' competition. The project aims to improve connectivity in Panama City by creating a unique subterranean passage, highlighting innovative urban infrastructure solutions for the region.
Panama's President José Raúl Mulino has announced a strategic initiative to tender five new port concessions over the next 18 months. The move aims to bolster the nation's logistics infrastructure and enhance its competitiveness as a global maritime hub. The government intends to attract international investment to modernize and expand port operations across the country.
Cobre Panamá has completed a distribution initiative providing backpacks and school supplies to more than 1,350 students across various educational institutions in the Colón province of Panama. This effort aims to support local families and enhance educational access for children in communities near the mining operation's area of influence.
Panama's port traffic saw a significant 3.6% increase in 2025, handling 9.9 million TEU containers, according to the Panama Maritime Authority. This growth underscores the nation's pivotal role as a global transshipment and logistics hub, with several key terminals reporting substantial gains.
Panama's Movimiento Otro Camino (MOCA) has launched an internal investigation into Ancón representative Yamireth Batista. The probe follows complaints from residents regarding her management style and relationship with the community, with MOCA emphasizing adherence to its Code of Ethics and due process.
Panama's Electoral Tribunal has authorized the collection of signatures to initiate a recall process against Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi. The petitioner, José Clemente Guardia Bernal, must gather 217,322 signatures, representing 30% of the district's electoral roll, within 120 days. Mizrachi has dismissed the effort as political maneuvering.
