The government's commitment to infrastructure-led growth has decisively shifted from planning to execution.
In November 2025, a concession was announced under the modality of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) by $382 million for the expansion and maintenance of the Centenario and Panamá-La Chorrera highways.
This critical project, which includes the construction of reversible toll lanes and the maintenance of 82 kilometers of highway, is just the beginning of a much larger portfolio.
The 2026 budget from Panama allocates funds for projects that will transform the country's logistics landscape:
- The ambitious line of high-speed train to Chiriquí ($4 billion).
The reservoir of Indio River ($1.6 billion).
These massive initiatives rely heavily on the PPP model, indicating a robust workflow for international construction and engineering companies.
Navigating the PPP legal framework
Participating in these large-scale concessions requires a deep knowledge of the Panama PPP Law and the associated public procurement risks.
In AFRA, our infrastructure team specializes in advising consortia through the bidding, negotiation, and execution phases of these high-profile government contracts.
“We provide the comprehensive and ethical legal support necessary to ensure regulatory compliance at every stage of the project.”
