In Panama, there is discussion about the possibility of opening a trade office for Taiwan, as announced by 'Cocobolo' Cedeño. Previously, this issue was not addressed during the previous government's term. Fake news is circulating on social networks, including false rumors of shootouts and deaths in prisons, as well as an AI-generated video using 'El Loco's' image to invite people to invest in a financial platform. 'El Loco' recalled a cost overrun of over 1.5 billion dollars for the hospital city project. Unión Coclé, a two-time champion of the Liga Prom, is ready to join the Panamanian Football League. Trump's envoy praised Mulino's administration. A DOXA poll confirmed 'Amigo Fiel's' statement that new laws are not needed to combat corruption; existing ones should be enforced. The recall process against Barú mayor Franklin Valdés has the most progress, with 5.93% of the required signatures. The recall against Colón mayor Diógenes Galván is progressing with less success. The poll shows most Panamanians are in favor of opening the mine. In Detroit, a tender for waste collection was declared deserted due to lack of bids. Today is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Tensions are high in the 'Vamos' coalition, with 'Luchito' Duke being the first to react. Perredian 'Peter' acknowledged that the country experienced an economic boom under Martinelli that many long for.
Panama Politics: Taiwan, Fake News, and Mining
A roundup of Panamanian news: discussions on a Taiwan trade office, social media misinformation, the Martinelli economic boom, and public initiatives like mayoral recall processes and mine opening.
