Analysts warn that economic growth and debt continue to pressure national fiscal sustainability. Several people were injured after being hit by a vehicle during the Christmas parade in San Miguelito. The incident occurred at the end of the parade route. Panama's government debt continued to grow in November, albeit at a slower pace. The former concessionaire of the Port of Isla Margarita is suing over the expropriation decree ordered by the presidency. The Gulf Clan challenges Panama: mines, indoctrination of nationals, and drug trafficking. Senafront revealed the discovery of anti-personnel mines, indoctrination material from the Gulf Clan, and irregular movements near the border, evidence of a territorial control strategy. Panama's public debt reached $58.904 billion in November; the monthly increase was $71.9 million. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) indicates that the country is gradually moving towards debt reduction.
