The Panamanian government has confirmed that the comprehensive mine audit is already underway and that all information will be published without concealment. The Ministry of Environment explained this, making it clear that this time the reports will not be shelved. According to the information provided, the terms of reference for the audit were jointly developed by several state institutions, including the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, with the support of specialized technical expertise. The objective was clear: to unify criteria and carry out a single comprehensive audit that would thoroughly review the environmental, technical, and administrative aspects. Minister Juan Carlos Navarro had previously stated that the process would be completely transparent, and that promise is now being fulfilled. As of yesterday, the first audit report has already been published on the official website of the Ministry of Environment, available for any citizen to review. The authorities explained that this process is not immediate, as it involves a complex review. The complete audit could take another three to four months, and during that period, reports will be published periodically, without waiting for everything to finish before informing the country. From MiAmbiente, they emphasized that the public will be informed step by step, and the commitment is not to whitewash results or soften findings, understanding that the mining issue has severely damaged people's trust and remains an open wound. Today, more than speeches, the pressure is on to deliver: to publish, to explain, and to be accountable. The audit has begun, and now the country is watching.
