A heated debate erupted in the Panamanian National Assembly over a bill mandating the use of bioethanol. Ernesto Cedeño, head of the Economy Commission, retorted to critics, stating the bill was widely consulted and accusing them of being «living, lying, deceitful, and ticket-selling beings». As Cedeño spoke, shouts and recriminations were heard from behind the scenes. However, as legislative history has shown, anything can happen, and there is a hope that no one linked to distribution companies will introduce any loopholes into the project. Meanwhile, this formally opens the door for campaigning, as each candidate needs a deputy to nominate them. Only Camacho smiled for the cameras. When it comes to the Assembly, things can always get worse. This is the kind of distraction the Assembly needs. But the mayor is not giving up, insisting that Musk's company remains interested in developing the project, regardless of the public tender. It will likely vanish next week as it falls on Maundy Thursday. Each speaker will have five minutes. Yesterday, during the legislative session, tensions flared when Jonathan Vega claimed the bill on mandatory bioethanol use was passed «amid great fanfare» without accepting proposed amendments. Deputy Gabriel Solís is promoting a bill to encourage the implementation of remote netting and solar communities. At first glance, the proposal doesn't seem bad. The bill never had studies or the compatibility permit from the ACP. For now, anyone wanting to cross the canal will have to settle for the train tunnel. PANELS. Starting Monday, interviews begin with the 35 candidates for the People's Defender in the Government Commission. Since January, a pattern of «now you see it… now you don't» has been noticed, but in March, which is almost over, there has only been one press conference. TRICK. The weekly press conferences by President Mulino have become an act of illusion. Let's hope there isn't an unconfessable reason behind this situation. NO WAY. The pedestrian tunnel proposed by Mayer Mizrachi was not selected in the contest promoted by The Boring Company, an Elon Musk company.
