Panama City Mayor Assures Equal Distribution of Funds to Districts

The mayor of the capital, Mayer Mizrachi, responded to representatives of districts who have expressed dissatisfaction with the alleged lack of financial resources for local management, and assured that funds are guaranteed equitably for all community boards. Amid the controversy, citizens watch with interest whether this exchange will lead to greater project execution and concrete improvements in the capital's districts, prioritizing the public interest above political disputes. The mayor's statements at the Panama Municipal Council have generated reactions in the capital's political scene, opening a debate on the efficiency in the use of public funds, accountability, and the responsibility of representatives in the administration of allocated resources. Mizrachi has repeatedly reiterated that public funds must translate into visible results that directly impact the citizens' quality of life. The head of the municipal government emphasized that the debate should not focus on the request for larger budget allocations, but on the capacity for execution and planning of local authorities. "The money is there, but where are the works?" the mayor questioned. Mizrachi detailed that each community board receives $65,000 monthly for operating expenses, plus $800,000 annually earmarked for investment, so there is no justification for the absence of projects and works in some communities.