New political and corruption scandals are igniting in Panama. Former deputy Juan Diego has announced his intention to return to politics in 2029. Since he is currently too young to run for president, he is considering a seat in the Assembly or a position as a corregimiento representative. He emphasized that he will not compete with the current mayor of San Miguelito if she seeks re-election.
The Odebrecht scandal continues to unfold. During the hearings, witness Juan Cejudi mentioned the Sinaloa Cartel. According to him, there was no proof found that the criminal organization held accounts in the Private Bank of Andorra.
A case of nepotism has been uncovered in the administration of 'La Cueva de la 5'. Sources report that the administrative head hired her 22-year-old daughter for the position of technical secretary with a salary of $3,500.
Serious concerns are being raised regarding security at Tocumen International Airport. An incident involving an unruly man, whom security officers struggled to subdue, caused panic among passengers. The situation is aggravated by the fact that contract workers have been waiting for signed documents and stable schedules for months.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced a process to eliminate nearly 300,000 inactive anonymous companies. The public is also discussing potential corruption in the port sector, where bribes were allegedly paid to high-ranking officials through the company Serviestiba. Discontent is growing within the Jardín de Los Olivos police units due to irregularities in promotions.
