The economic axis must be a priority for candidates

He economic axisUndoubtedly, this is the most important point for the presidential candidates in their government proposals, given that it is an aspect that worries the general population.

The reactivation of the Panamanian economy must include an approach that includes not only proposals, but also how the actions will be implemented. This reactivation must go hand in hand with generation quality jobs.

In this regard, the former president of the College of Economists, Olmedo Estrada, points out: “The economic question is a question that is fundamental from every perspective, because without the economic part everything else is relegated to the second or third level, so they have to focus on seeing how to first solve the problems that we all already know have to do with the collection of state taxes .

Estrada reminds that it has already been publicly stated that more than 4 billion dollars a year are not collected due to evasion. “There is a very serious collection problem and no one is talking about it, it was simply mentioned in the presentation of the Director General of the Tax Administration, but there is no way to give the population an answer as to how we will recover them. 4 billion that they lack”.

The economist explains that we must also see how the finances will be managed responsibly, because Panama has economic resources, but it is managed inefficiently and believes that “We must be more responsible in this, because every dollar we have must be invested in productive activities that guarantee the solution of the problems we have for the population such as water, garbage, streets, in short. That is the main concern and I think that is where the proposal that the candidates must make must be directed “.

For his part, economist René Brachobelieves that all political forces and candidates for president of the Republic must concentrate their energy and creativity in order to formulate and propose to the country important investment and business projects that enable strengthening the development engines of the country’s economy, in terms of international promotion of the country for tourism.

In his view, promotion will be achieved by attracting visitors to connect with businesses and attractions already operating in Panama City. Let us remind you that between 15 and 20 million visitors pass through it annually Tocumen International Airport.‘

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In May 2024, elections will be held in Panama where a new government will be elected.

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months, the presidential candidates will have to promote their government plans.

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They are candidates competing for the presidential seat, who must present their proposals during the campaign.

Panama and its presidential candidates must bet, according to Bracho, on megaprojects, such as the high-speed train from Panama City to Chiriquí that has been discussed, and the idea is to formulate it as certain project and execute and implement it.

Furthermore, he recommends that traditional sectors economyas in the case of the construction sector, which is important for creating jobs.

Panama is holding general elections on May 5year, where a new president of the Republic will be elected, who will have the great challenge of restarting the economy and reducing unemployment, which has increased after the pandemic.

Eight candidates are fighting for the presidential seat, who on February 3 start the election campaign, where they will be able to present their proposals and inform the population, with the aim of improving the state in the next five years.