Panama Budget Vote Rushed as Private Investment Hits 1975 Levels

Panama's government, led by De la Espriella, is rushing a 2027 budget vote amid claims that private investment has fallen to 1975 levels and that the previous administration left $10 trillion in bureaucracy and mismanagement. The figures are unverified and likely inflated, but the political urgency signals fiscal strain. The budget's passage could shape investor confidence in Panama's economic governance.