Panama’s Metro Tunnel Under Canal Marks a Historic Feat, But Questions Loom

The recent breakthrough of a tunnel beneath the Panama Canal to extend the capital city’s metro system is being hailed as an engineering triumph. Yet beneath this celebration lies a deeper story of public trust, infrastructure priorities, and lingering questions about accountability—issues that resonate far beyond Panama’s borders and speak directly to America’s own concerns about national sovereignty and government transparency. Is This Infrastructure Milestone Free From Corruption Risks? On paper, crossing under the Panama Canal with a 4.5-kilometer tunnel marks a ‘historic’ achievement. It promises improved connectivity between Panama City and rapidly growing suburban provinces, potentially easing daily gridlock...