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Panama Political Scandal: Power Struggle and Corruption

A political battle in Panama over the abolition of the Ministry of Women. The scandal involves corruption, high-level appointments, and international intrigue.


Panama Political Scandal: Power Struggle and Corruption

In Panama, a political struggle is unfolding over the proposed abolition of the Ministry of Women. Opponents of the project, led by a group called 'The War Room,' claim their resistance is motivated by a desire to secure a leading position, allegedly for someone named Niurka. In political circles, particularly in the Casco Viejo district where rumors fly but nothing is confirmed, a government advisor is now referred to as a 'candidate.' Meanwhile, explosive cases are emerging that could lead to the downfall of officials. In government bodies, such as Tocumen Airport, high-salary appointments continue, often for individuals lacking the necessary experience. Previously retired officials, some out of service for over 10-15 years, have been rehired. In Bocas del Toro, there is public discontent due to the closure of duty-free shops. In a related development, Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have advocated for Nicolás Maduro, who is imprisoned in the United States. It is also reported that individuals linked to the Escobar clan managed ether labs for cocaine production in the Darién region. Authorities in San Miguelito are investigating alleged corruption in waste management contracts, which may have been used to finance political campaigns. The Darién region is also seeing the activity of a 'Silent Assassin,' known for his brutality against money launderers, and a key witness in the Odebrecht case has been implicated in a drug scandal.