Panama creates a special and confidential economic fund for the security of the Canal

The Government of Panama has established a special economic fund dedicated to the security and protection of specific areas of the interoceanic Canal. The fund is to be administered by the aeronaval police and placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Security.

Details of the financial mechanism were outlined in announcements stemming from Panama City on September 15. The initiative creates a confidential funding stream specifically aimed at safeguarding the strategic waterway's operations and vulnerable zones.