A major scandal has erupted in Panama over an alleged scheme to circumvent an executive order. Reports indicate that a funeral home is demanding cash payments from all clients, threatening to refuse service otherwise. This company, dubbed the 'Little Odebrecht', has previously admitted to receiving millions in bribes related to infrastructure projects. It is now reportedly involved in the Playas Corridor project. Additionally, there are discussions about using prison labor for garbage collection in San Miguelito. Political rumors suggest the emergence of a 'quasi-military regime' under the new administration, with intense infighting over ministerial positions among those who have benefited from state consultancies and training programs.
