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They say they have requested Panama’s support for a modern two-lane highway, estimated to cost more than $100 million, that they would design themselves; without it, their machete work is likely to take another 20 to 30 years.
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Guna leaders from the Mulatupu area say they have requested support from Panama's government for a modern two-lane highway they would design, which is estimated to cost over $100 million.
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Guna leaders
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News Article
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{
    "project": "modern two-lane highway",
    "estimated_cost": ">$100 million",
    "requested_from": "Panama's government",
    "requesting_party": "Guna leaders"
}
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Government Finance Infrastructure Panama Guna people
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Created
September 24, 2026 at 11:36 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 24, 2026 at 11:36 PM (2 weeks ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/23/magazine/darien-gap-road-panama-colombia.html

Ben Ryder Howe, a contributor to The Times, is known for documenting migration, armed conflict, and the environment in Latin America. He is also the author of several photo books.

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