A major scandal has erupted in Panama over the sale of the Balboa and Cristóbal ports. The Panama Port Consortium (PPC) negotiated with Black Rock to sell the port operations without informing its partner, the Panamanian state. This was discovered by Josefa, leading to a significant political crisis. Many believe that PPC and Serviestiba acted as 'godfathers' for current politicians, using state funds. Meanwhile, in Mexico, it is rumored that the president may need to negotiate a truce with the Jalisco New Generation cartel to ensure safety during the FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara. There is also growing public discontent with authorities, who are seen as brutally suppressing protests. At the same time, high-level appointments in state institutions like the ATTT and Mitradel continue to go to recently retired officials, raising questions about transparency.
