Panama's Public Works Ministry Building Roads Amidst a Boom
Panama City, Panama – Benjamin Colamarco took over as head of Panama’s Ministry of Public Works one year ago at the request of President Martín Torrijos who is now in his second term of office. The 49-year-old economist previously served in both the Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Housing.
The Ministry of Public Works is responsible for Panama’s more than 17,000 kilometers of roadway. Less than half of this is paved. The ministry also oversees public investment in infrastructure works. These have become critical topics in recent years with the dramatic increase in construction.