Panama: Political Scandals and Public Events

News from Panama focuses on criticism of the San Miguelito mayor, legal battles over the Odebrecht case, and public events like the parade in Arraiján and the festival in Aguadulce.


Panama, San Miguelito. The focus is on local politics, public safety, and legal scandals. Mayor Irma is criticized for promoting the district on social media with songs that allegedly incite madness. Meanwhile, in Arraiján, the 'Thousand Molas' parade, organized by politician 'Terremoto' Peñalba, took place. In the City Council, despite his campaign in Moca, the representative of Pueblo Nuevo, Luis Pérez, has always aligned with the 'Vamos' party and even clashed with his colleague, the representative of Parque Lefevre, Rody Rodríguez. In legal circles, the Odebrecht case is being discussed, with criticism of the prosecution's ineffectiveness: lack of forensic audit, use of illegal evidence, and violation of the right to a defense. Harvard-educated lawyers express concern over Juan Diego's statements that wearing masks during protests is a right, believing it discredits the university. The news also mentions the resignation of Samir Gozaine from his position as Deputy Secretary of the PRD's National Executive Committee in Chiriquí. In the region of Aguadulce, a major public event, the 'Tour Firmeza', was organized by the Ministry of Public Security and other state agencies, bringing an economic boost to the area.