Newsroom Panama Quick Reads for November 24 & 25 of 2025
Mireya Moscoso Justifies Mulino’s Controversial Words: ‘Perhaps He Was Hurt By What Happened’
Former President Mireya Moscoso reacted to the controversial statements of President José Raúl Mulino, who acknowledged in Costa Rica that he warned the magistrates of the Electoral Tribunal (TE) that ‘I will set this country on fire from the four corners’ if they did not allow him to compete as a presidential candidate in 2024.
The Mizrachi Administration Presents the 2026 Budget for the Municipality of Panama: It Would Increase By $10.5 Million
Most of the increase will go to El Hatillo, while a smaller percentage will go to the decentralization budget. In total, the project amounts to $242.3 million.
The Expansion of the Omar Torrijos Highway is Being Redesigned after an Eight-Year Delay
Eight years after its bidding process, the Omar Torrijos project is entering a redesign phase towards 2026; the cost amounts to $105 million. The Omar Torrijos Avenue expansion project, stalled for eight years, has entered a redesign phase, and the Ministry of Public Works (MOP) plans to restart construction in 2026.
Apede: ‘The Minimum Wage is Not Enough to Guarantee a Better Quality of Life’
APEDE in Panama stands for the Asociación Panameña de Ejecutivos de Empresa, which is the Panamanian Association of Business Executives. It is a non-profit organization founded in 1958 that unites business leaders and professionals to contribute to Panama’s economic and social development through free enterprise, democracy, and sustainable development.
- Role: APEDE acts as a powerful voice for the Panamanian business sector, addressing national issues and influencing policy.
- Activities: The association engages in various activities, including:
- Advocacy: Speaking out on economic and national issues, such as energy security, and advocating for business-friendly policies.
- Collaboration: Partnering with public and private entities to promote initiatives like financial education and sustainable development.
- Leadership: Maintaining a leadership role in promoting ethical and sustainable business practices within the country.
- Recognition: APEDE is a well-respected and prestigious organization in Panama, known for its commitment to the nation’s progress.
Congressman Jorge Herrera wins the presidency of the Panameñista Party and assumes control of the group
Deputy and President of the National Assembly, Jorge Herrera pictured above, won the internal elections of the Panameñista Party this Sunday and defeated businessman Carlos Raúl Piad in the race for the presidency of the group.
