Panama. Panama's Chamber of Commerce calls for strengthening national unity beyond the Month of the Fatherland. The business sector emphasized that Panama's development depends not only on the government but also on the daily commitment of every citizen, urging everyone to maintain unity, respect, and teamwork throughout the year. Venezuela and the US have raised tensions, with airlines taking precautions to operate the skies. Six airlines canceled flights to Venezuela after the US aviation regulator warned of dangers from 'heightened military activity.' Copa Airlines continues to operate flights but only during daylight hours. The country faces a problem as most HIV diagnoses occur in advanced stages. Following a tour of Taiwan that reignited diplomatic debate, lawmakers have returned to Panama. The Assembly clarified it did not receive a formal invitation for the trip and will not cover travel expenses. Tocumen, SA will undertake repairs estimated at $2 million, with this amount to be added to lawsuits against Odebrecht for construction defects. Cases are stable, but most diagnoses are late: HIV in Panama. AIDS-related deaths rose from 226 in 2023 to 284 in 2024, according to the Ministry of Health's Epidemiology Department. The tour of Taiwan proceeded despite opposition from the Panamanian government, with an agenda focused on diplomatic and trade meetings with high-ranking Taiwanese officials. It appears to have been clandestine, parallel, and subversive diplomacy, not well thought out or appreciated by the current government. The 'Escape Valve' on Gender Parity. Gender parity in the Electoral Code was promoted in the 2021 reforms following requests from civil society. They violated disciplinary rules of the Legislative Branch and the National Constitution and exercised official functions of the Presidential Cabinet. Panama's Tocumen Airport demands $2 million from Odebrecht for roof repairs. Although Terminal 2 has been operating at 100% capacity since June 2022, the internal coating of the metal roof structure shows advanced wear. A group of members of parliament arrived home on Sunday, November 30.
