Panama has just opened Central America’s first-ever subway, a 14km line with about a third of the line underground. It’s expected to cut commuting times and reduce congestion…and may also help the current president get his chosen successor elected. The new line opened in the midst of campaigning, and will be free for several months before a fare system is instituted. MORE from Economic Times
A Glance at the Architecture of Downtown Casablanca
DrFumblefinger explores the architecture in “Downtown Casablanca”. Most were constructed in the period between WWI and WWII, and show art deco and art nouveau features combined with Moroccan/Moorish features.
