Panama Amends Trust Fund to Directly Fund Post-Earthquake Reconstruction

Panama declared a national emergency after an earthquake and amended Article 5 of the state trust fund to permit direct loans to contractors for reconstruction. This is a policy shift enabling faster disbursement of funds, though details on the earthquake's scale and funding limits remain unclear. The move signals a government priority on infrastructure recovery, with potential implications for public finances and construction activity.

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