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President José Raúl Mulino urged ministers to keep labor considerations in place for workers affected by the Bridge of the Americas closure after a fire. The shutdown has disrupted movement across a key link over the Panama Canal.
A fire beneath a bridge on the Panama Canal left one person dead and two others injured. The incident highlights the safety concerns surrounding one of Panama’s most critical transport corridors.
A bridge explosion near the Panama Canal killed one person and injured two others, drawing concern because of the area’s importance to national infrastructure. The blast underscores the sensitivity of incidents near one of Panama’s most strategic locations.
An explosion near the Panama Canal killed one person and injured two others, raising concern over safety in a critical transport corridor. The blast happened close to one of Panama’s most strategically important infrastructure areas.
A fire involving several fuel trucks beneath the Bridge of the Americas in Panama City killed one person and injured two others. The incident struck a vital crossing near the Panama Canal.
Panama Canal authorities have opened the Corredor Logístico as an alternative route while the Bridge of the Americas is closed. The opened section runs between Brujas road and the Centenario Bridge.
The Bridge of the Americas in Panama City was closed after a fuel-related explosion near the Balboa oil tank facility injured several people and triggered a major emergency response. Fire crews contained the blaze as authorities searched for a possible missing person.
Panama’s women’s national team faces Aruba on April 9 in a crucial Concacaf W qualifier at 7:00 p.m. The match will be shown on TVMAX and TVN Pass.
Smoke was seen near Panama’s Bridge of the Americas after an explosion at one of the capital’s most important crossings. The incident highlights the bridge’s role as a vital route for traffic, commerce, and daily travel.
Panama is facing renewed calls for a law to define and protect critical infrastructure, strategic assets, and private property used for public services. The debate focuses on balancing national security, legal certainty, and investment conditions.
A fuel tanker exploded near the Bridge of the Americas in Panama City, injuring several people and leaving one person missing. The blast unfolded near the Panama Canal’s Pacific entrance, causing chaos and a heavy emergency response.
Puerto Barú rejected claims that its project affects Coiba National Park, saying the allegations do not reflect completed technical and institutional reviews. The company warned that the spread of such information could mislead the public.
Authorities in Panama will begin forensic testing on the Bridge of the Americas after a tanker fire led to the bridge’s closure. One person died and two workers were injured in the Balboa-area blaze.
A fuel tanker explosion near Panama City forced the closure of the Bridge of the Americas and prompted a large emergency response. Firefighters searched the area for a possible trapped person near the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal.
A tanker truck explosion forced the closure of a bridge over the Panama Canal, disrupting a key transportation link in the capital area. The incident highlighted the vulnerability of critical infrastructure around the canal corridor.
Panamanian forces responded to a tanker fire under the Bridge of the Americas, a critical crossing near Panama City and the Panama Canal. The incident raised concern because of the bridge’s strategic location and its importance to traffic and infrastructure.
Smoke was seen near Panama’s Bridge of the Americas after an explosion, raising concern around one of the capital’s key transport links. The incident drew attention because the bridge sits at the entrance to the Panama Canal corridor.
A huge blast near a Panama Canal bridge was captured on camera, with cars seen fleeing flames as the fire broke out close to the roadway. The incident raised safety concerns because of its location near one of Panama’s most important infrastructure zones.
A fuel tanker exploded near a bridge by the Panama Canal, injuring several people and leaving one person missing. The blast raised fresh safety concerns around one of Panama’s most critical transport corridors.
Commuters in Albrook faced long lines and heavy uncertainty after the Bridge of the Americas closure disrupted transport toward Panamá Oeste. The disruption has intensified traffic and slowed the return home for many travelers.