The president of the Association of Mayors of Panama and Pedasí, Miguel Batista, explained his presence at the National Assembly, where more than 600 Representatives of Districts are demanding a Budget that has been cut in half for Community Boards and Mayor's Offices. The Commission on Municipal Affairs, chaired by Jorge Herrera, welcomed the massive arrival of council members in the auditorium and the stands of the Plenary, an event not seen in recent times. Deputy Alain Cedeño expressed his hope that the Ministry of Economy and Finance resolves the situation and finds a formula for the funds to reach their destination, allowing communities to receive adequate services.
At another moment, the Executive Director of the Association of Mayors of Panama and the Municipality of Panama, Jorge Panay, provided a detailed explanation of the current landscape to La Verdad Panama. Meanwhile, in the Budget Commission, the discussion in the first debate began on the first institutions to be considered, including the Ministry of Education with the presence of Minister Lucy Molinar, who was questioned on various aspects.
In summary, the situation in the National Assembly has become tense due to the protests from representatives over cuts in the budget allocated to community boards and mayor's offices. This is a crucial issue for the functioning of communities, and a solution is expected that will enable community services to be maintained and improved for the benefit of all citizens.
