The Panamanian National Assembly approved a resolution summoning the Minister of Social Development (MIDES), Beatriz Carles, to account for the shelter scandal. The decision was supported by 36 deputies, with only Luis Eduardo Camacho voting against. Deputy Alexandra Brenes had been insisting on summoning the minister for three consecutive days. During the debates, Camacho criticized the leader of the VAMOS faction, Juan Diego, stating that national leader Ricardo Martinelli is in a stronger position. In response, Deputy Janine Prado retorted that it is better to have a leader studying abroad than one in the country for known reasons. This exchange of remarks led to a long recess in the parliamentary session.
