The President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino, made strong statements regarding the arbitration process facing the Panamanian state, directly pointing to the Panama Ports Company and assuring that the country will provide a strong defense in international forums. The head of state confirmed that his administration has already hired top-level legal firms to handle the litigation, making it clear that there will be no improvisation in the strategy. "We have decided on international lawyers who are going to defend us and defend us well in that arbitration process," stated Mulino. Mulino announced that the Government will issue a statement in which, he said, Panamanians will learn relevant details of the case. "If not today, it will be tomorrow that we are going to issue a statement... Panamanians are going to know the truth," he affirmed, in what is interpreted as a direct message to the actions of the concessionaire. During his statements, the president also hinted at criticisms of past decisions related to this type of contract, pointing out that inherited situations have ended up affecting the country's interests. The arbitration process he referred to remains under the attention of various sectors due to its economic impact and the legal implications for the Panamanian state. The president's statements were made during the inauguration of a high-performance center for athletes, a complex that will elevate the level of competition for Panamanian athletes and is part of his government's bet to strengthen sports development in the country.
