Panama. Significant personnel changes have occurred in the leadership of state institutions. The official lottery continues to lose ground to illegal gambling games. Meanwhile, authorities face challenges in waste management despite the country's substantial budget. According to a survey, the Attorney General's Office of Panama has the lowest level of public trust. Numerous government officials have been laid off due to funding shortages. The government is also considering making waste disposal mandatory. Elderly citizens are set to begin receiving payments on interest from lottery tickets. The Secretary of Energy commented on the use of ethanol in fuel.
