The political leader also noted that the party is focused on presenting concrete proposals to address the issues affecting the population. He insisted that real political will and work from the communities are needed to achieve more equitable participation. The leader made a clear call to open more doors in decision-making spaces. Salas recalled that within the party, there have been women who have made their mark both in the Assembly and in various sectors of the country. They pointed out that while there are advances, there is still a long way to go, especially in training and support within parties. Data presented indicates that female participation in parliaments worldwide is around 27%, while in Panama it barely reaches 21%, making it clear that there is still ground to be gained. It was also highlighted that 20% of public party funding must be used to train women. You may be interested: Women demand more space in politics and tougher laws against violence. Two women tried to smuggle weapons and drugs into La Joyita. Delays and high costs threaten the tomato harvest in Azuero. They seek to regulate tourist transport in Colón to strengthen the economy. Orillac coordinates water optimization plan with the Veraguas Technical Board. Jaén was clear in stating that it's not just about numbers, but about changing a culture that has limited women for years. She mentioned the rise in gasoline, transportation, and basic products, which is affecting the cost of living for people. The event also featured experts such as Fanny Ramírez and Maribel Jaén, who agreed that women's participation in politics remains low. The People's Party (PP) once again brought up the issue of female participation in politics during an event held this Saturday, where its president, Cirilo Salas, highlighted the historical role that women have played within the collective and in the country. In this regard, he was direct regarding the increase in femicides, insisting on the need for stronger laws against gender violence, as the current ones have not yielded results. Another point he touched on was the impact of the Middle East conflict, indicating that although Panama is not involved in that problem, it does feel the blow to its wallet.
