The Panama Canal Board of Directors has approved the necessary funds—under Resolution No. ACP-JD-RM 25-1542—for constructing a new lake along the middle course of the Indio River Watershed. This initiative is a cornerstone of the Water Projects Program, designed to secure water supply for over half of Panama’s population, support Canal operations, and stimulate broader productive activities nationwide. Addressing Panama’s long-term water challenges, the project will significa