On January 24, 2025, the President of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, found himself embroiled in a new controversy. Senator Eric Schmitt, a member of the Republican Party of Missouri, introduced a resolution urging the Panamanian government to cut its political and economic ties with China and its companies. Schmitt argued that this measure was necessary to protect the interests of the United States and ensure national security.
Elsewhere, the Panamanian Comptroller's Office has initiated audits in several community boards in around 13 districts. These audits aim to investigate the use of funds allocated for decentralization in these communities. This move comes amid concerns about possible irregularities in the management of resources at the local level.
Regarding this situation, President Mulino is facing pressure both nationally and internationally to address these issues of transparency and financial management in the country. The decisions made in the coming days could have a significant impact on Panama's relationships with other countries, as well as its own political and economic stability.
In the midst of these controversies, the Panamanian population is waiting for future developments and the actions the government will take to address these growing concerns about public fund management and the country's foreign relations.
