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The National Assembly of Deputies approved in its second debate, unanimously, the Panama Canal budget for fiscal year (FY) 2027, for an amount of B/.5,555 million for the period between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027.
The budget's priorities are to protect the business, ensure the continuity and sustainability of operations, and prepare the Canal for the future.
Within this framework, it allocates resources to advance strategic initiatives such as the Río Indio lake project, the energy corridor, port terminals, and the logistics corridor.
It also supports the maintenance and protection of assets, comprehensive risk management, conservation and reforestation of the Watershed, cybersecurity and technological continuity, as well as the training, well-being, and strengthening of human capital capabilities.
For FY 2027, direct contributions to the National Treasury are estimated at B/.3,608 million, which represents B/.414 million (12.9%) more than the B/.3,194 million contemplated in the approved budget for FY 2026.
Additionally, other payments to the State are projected at B/.329 million for income tax, social security, educational insurance, and employer-employee contributions.
Together, direct contributions and other payments to the State would reach B/.3,937 million.
The budget for FY 2027 strengthens the Canal's capacity to face challenging hydrological and operational conditions, sustain the route's competitiveness, and responsibly advance investments that will support its long-term development.
