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What's on the Economic Agenda for Panama's Next President?
What's on the Economic Agenda for Panama's Next President?
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33 minutes
Released:
Mar 27, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Panama is facing a moment of uncertainty amid an electoral race with eight candidates, droughts affecting the Panama Canal, and fallout over massive 2023 mining protests. But Felipe Chapman, chairman and managing partner of economic and financial advisory firm INDESA, remains optimistic about his country’s future. In a conversation with AS/COA Vice President Ragnhild Melzi, he says Panama’s challenges are “fixable” as he outlines the economic agenda for the next administration.This is the third episode in our monthly series on 2024 elections in Latin America. Listen to the first episode on Nayib Bukele’s global reach and the second episode on Mexico’s youth vote. See our Panama election poll tracker at: www.as-coa.org/panama-pollsGet election coverage in our guide at: www.as-coa.org/2024Visit www.as-coa.org/podcast to subscribe at your preferred platform and so you don’t miss future episodes. Send us feedback at latamfocus@as-coa.org or via X at @ASCOA.The music in this podcast is "Cadenza con pajarillo,” performed by Eddy Marcano & Trío Acústico for Americas Society. Find out about upcoming concerts at: musicoftheamericas.orgOpinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Americas Society/Council of the Americas or its members.
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Released:
Mar 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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