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Strategic Infrastructure and Accountability: Panama Reassesses Chinese Megaprojects

Panama · Latin America + Caribbean region

detected 2026-08-21T11:00:14Z updated 2026-08-21T11:00:14Z

<p>The explosion and fire beneath the Bridge of the Americas in April, which killed one person, injured two others, and forced the temporary closure of one of Panama’s vital transportation routes, underscored the importance of resilient strategic infrastructure and alternative routes capable of sustaining mobility and logistical continuity during an emergency. The incident also revived [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://dialogo-americas.com/articles/strategic-infrastructure-and-accountability-panama-reassesses-chinese-megaprojects/">Strategic Infrastructure and Accountability: Panama Reassesses Chinese Megaprojects</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dialogo-americas.com">Diálogo Américas</a>.</p>

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