The People's Party (PP) is going through one of its most turbulent internal periods in recent years, marked by the emergence of new candidates with family ties who have begun to alter the group's internal dynamics. The candidacy of José César Caicedo Gómez, brother of Dayra Caicedo, has drawn attention within the party as he runs for vice president. This is compounded by the candidacy of Eric Humberto Jiménez Caicedo, Dayra's cousin and son of César Caicedo (father), who is seeking the subsecretary position of the PP. These candidatures have the support of the provincial vice presidents of Chiriquí and Colón. This territorial backing also strengthens the team of the current general secretary, Cirilo Salas, who is running for the party's presidency. December 13: an election that will define the new balance of the PP. December 13, 2025, will be the key date to decide the new structure of the People's Party. The contest remains tight, and according to various observers, the result will depend on three factors: mobilization, organizational structure, and available resources to ensure voter participation. The election will not only define positions but will also determine the real weight of each internal faction, the role the new candidates will play, and the future of leadership within the collective. The PP arrives at this juncture with several forces in tension and a result that could completely reorder the party's internal dynamics.
