Let's not forget the pandemic of this damned bug. In Panama, the situation remains alarming, concerning security and the economy. Business owners are quick to comment on this epidemic of violence. Panamanians are now terrified to go out for a drink or to get ice cream for their children due to the high tide of kidnappings, disappearances, and murders everywhere. Commander Ábrego is facing increasingly harsh complaints. An unsafe environment in the country deters any investment initiatives, especially when the country desperately needs funds to face the extremely high cost of living. At the same time, a labor conflict is escalating in Panama. Chiquita Panama is refusing to reinstate over 1,500 banana workers in Bocas del Toro, despite a court ruling ordering their return. Among the dismissed are pregnant women, workers with chronic illnesses, and union members with legal protection. One lawyer commented that Panama should apply what Bukele did, investigating 20 years back to find all the thieves who looted El Salvador. The inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025.
