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Urban mobility in areas with complex topography, such as San Miguelito in Panama, faces significant challenges that affect the quality of life of its residents due to the inefficiency of conventional public transport. This study aims to assess the structural and urban impact of the San Miguelito cable car project, comparing it with successful cases in other Latin American cities, to determine its feasibility and relevance in the Panamanian context. An exhaustive review of the existing literature on urban cable cars was conducted, and official documents issued by the Government of Panama were analyzed. A qualitative comparative methodology was used to contrast the expected results of the San Miguelito cable car with those observed in similar projects in Medellín, Colombia, and La Paz, Bolivia. The findings indicate that the cable car could significantly improve connectivity, reduce social exclusion, and promote local economic development, although it faces challenges in terms of financial sustainability and adaptation to local conditions. The study concludes that, while the San Miguelito cable car has great potential to transform urban mobility and social development in the region, its success will depend on careful planning, community participation, and integration with other forms of transport, as well as attention to the geographic and socioeconomic particularities of the area.
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