José Luis Andrade

José Luis Andrade

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José Luis Andrade is the Minister of Public Works in Panama, recently in the news for his involvement in the initiation of the bidding process for the rehabilitation, improvement, and maintenance of the Panamericana Oeste highway, a major infrastructure project aimed at enhancing the country's transportation network.

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José Luis Andrade announced that the order to proceed has already been issued to the company responsible for executing the work.

Contraloría refrenda contrato para rehabilitar 11 puentes Mabey en Panamá y San Miguelito
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-08-11
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José Luis Andrade, the Minister of Public Works, requested $18.8 million for emergency works to restore connectivity in affected areas.

El Niño deja 14 puntos críticos en la red vial; MOP solicita $18.8 millones para la emergencia
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-08-05
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José Luis Andrade is the Minister of Public Works involved in a debate regarding funding for a pedestrian bridge.

Tenso debate entre ministro del MOP y diputado Vega por puente peatonal
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-07-28
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José Luis Andrade is the minister of Public Works who has been meeting with deputies to discuss project needs.

La inversión pública no despega: Gobierno apenas ejecuta el 30.5% del presupuesto para obras
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-07-28
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Antonia Perez

José Luis Andrade is the Minister of Public Works overseeing the rehabilitation project of the Pan-American Highway.

Carretera Panamericana este alcanza un 45% de avance, deberá concluirse en febrero de 2027
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-07-22
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José Luis Andrade is the minister who requested the direct hiring for the project.

El MOP pone la mira en el Yates y Pesca, pero la AMP les extiende una concesión
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-07-06
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José Luis Andrade indicated that the investment is part of the government's strategy to alleviate mobility issues.

Aprueban licitación de $606.5 millones para rehabilitar la vía Centenario y la autopista Arraiján–La Chorrera
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-07-01
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José Luis Andrade is the Minister of Public Works facing questions regarding his previous involvement as a contractor.

Pese a las denuncias, el presidente de la República cierra filas con sus ministros del MOP y del Minsa
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-06-19
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José Luis Andrade is mentioned as a minister who violated the Law of Conflicts of Interest.

Sabrina sin Censura: La cancha inclinada
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-06-19
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The merchants are seeking the support of deputies to summon Minister of Public Works, José Luis Andrade.

Ampliación de la Vía España: más de 600 locales comerciales enfrentan desalojo
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-03-04
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José Luis Andrade is the Minister of Public Works who assured merchants they would receive an extension to relocate their businesses.

Comerciantes afectados por la ampliación de la Vía España buscan respuestas en la Alcaldía
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-03-03
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José Luis Andrade, minister of the MOP, did not attend the meeting.

MOP destinará $1.1 millones para limpiar 18 hectáreas con municiones en Nuevo Emperador
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-25
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Ivan De Ycaza

José Luis Andrade is the Minister of Public Works who presented the initiative for the construction of 50 zarzos.

El MOP anuncia la construcción de 50 zarzos en áreas comarcales por un monto de $19 millones
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-11
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José Luis Andrade confirmed that the work on the Fourth Bridge project resumed after the labor strike was lifted.

Cuarto Puente: se reanudan trabajos tras paro por cuota sindical
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-10
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Saul Mendez
Saul Mendez

José Luis Andrade detailed the restructuring of 35 projects for bidding in 2025 during a press conference.

MOP ejecutará obras por $1,220 millones para 2026; retoma la ampliación de la vía España y la Omar Torrijos
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-12-20
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José Luis Andrade, the Minister of Public Works, provided details about the Fourth Bridge project over the Panama Canal.

Cuarto Puente sobre el Canal de Panamá: así será el Intercambiador del Este en Albrook
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-12-18
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Jose Raul Mulino

José Luis Andrade did not attend the commission meeting and sent the deputy minister instead.

Bomberos recibirán bono navideño de $200
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-12-18
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José Luis Andrade requested 41 budget transfers for various rehabilitation and infrastructure projects at the national level.

Aprueban traslados de partida por $10.1 millones al MOP; ¿se cierra el capítulo del ‘cuartito’?
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-27
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José Luis Andrade is the Minister of Public Works overseeing the project.

Gigantes de la construcción se enfrentan por obra de $359 millones para rehabilitar dos tramos de la carretera Panamericana
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-24
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José Luis Andrade is the head of the Ministry of Public Works overseeing the project.

Rediseñan la ampliación de la Omar Torrijos tras ocho años de retraso
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-23
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Ramon Arosemena
Ramon Arosemena

José Luis Andrade defended the government's efforts regarding road projects in Panama Norte.

Careos y conversaciones en ‘el cuartito’ tensan la discusión de 41 traslados de partida por $85 millones al MOP
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-20
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José Luis Andrade is the Minister of Public Works who provided details about the contracts for repairing damages caused by the rains in Boquete.

Aprueban destinar $17 millones para reparar daños ocasionados por las lluvias en Boquete, Chiriquí
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-12
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José Luis Andrade is the Minister of Public Works who defended the bidding process for a project related to the Cinta Costera.

Cruce de señalamientos entre el ministro Andrade y el diputado Richards por licitación millonaria para la cinta costera
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-02
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José Luis Andrade, el titular del Ministerio de Obras Públicas (MOP), destacó el avance significativo del proyecto del Cuarto Puente sobre el Canal de Panamá.

Comienza el vaciado de concreto en la imponente Torre Este del Cuarto Puente
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-01
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José Luis Andrade highlighted the historical and symbolic value of the bridge during the lighting ceremony.

El puente de Las Américas vuelve a brillar: encienden su nueva iluminación por las fiestas patrias
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-01
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The Minister of Public Works, José Luis Andrade, announced a list of 20 projects to be tendered under the turnkey financial system.

Llave en mano: el modelo que acelera las obras y compromete presupuestos futuros
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-10-14
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Laurentino Cortizo
Laurentino Cortizo

José Luis Andrade attended the meeting to support the decision regarding the road rehabilitation project.

Aprueban rehabilitar la vía Centenario y la autopista Arraiján–La Chorrera bajo la modalidad APP
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-10-14
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José Luis Andrade highlighted the relevance of the project for the country's road connectivity.

Homologación del proyecto de ampliación del Corredor de las Playas reúne a más de 40 empresas
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-09-19
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Edwin Lewis
Edwin Lewis

José Luis Andrade is the Minister of Public Works who presented the budget request for 2026 to the National Assembly's Budget Commission.

MOP sustenta presupuesto 2026: el cuarto puente absorbe la mayor inversión
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-09-18
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José Luis Andrade is the Minister of Public Works who provided details about the expansion project of the Corredor de las Playas.

Corredor de las Playas: este sería el tramo de la ampliación que tendrá peaje
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-09-11
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