They are asking the Government for “more open and accurate” negotiations with Miner

He People’s government It must be more transparent, open and accurate in terms of communication of the negotiations with the mining company, as stated by Marcela Galindo, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama (Cciap).

“We understand that there are confidential points that cannot be discussed openly, however, I think it is important that everyone, within society, can clearly say that this is the point from which we started, these are the points we negotiated, the points around which we reached an agreement and these are the ones that need to be negotiated”commented the entrepreneur.

He added that this information can be substantiated by the company mining.

“We feel like we’re at an impasse, where actually the government is disclosing information, the company is disclosing other information, and we’re not necessarily in the middle or disagreeing on the information we’re receiving.”

Galindo confirmed that to avoid any doubt in the negotiation process is what is needed open, transparent communication and clearly where you are in it right now and “what specifically is missing.”

The business leader pointed out that this is a matter between the companies Mining and Government It is spreading and is in a state of anxiety, in which the activities of the mining company have now been suspended.

“This is a big pressure not only on the associates, but also on the suppliers. Many suppliers who depend on this economic activity, and that is why I say that we are reaching a point where progress can still be seen, we see that we have reached a bit of a break and that is not a good sign, he asserted.

6,666

Minera Panama has direct workers.

10%

the workforce would remain working only because of the suspension.

in 1997

A contract was signed between the Panamanian Mining Company and the State of Panama.

The entrepreneur claimed that if anything “everything is clear to us” Everyone, both the People’s Government and the company, is that at the end of the day we need an agreement so that we can continue with this economic activity that is important for the country.

As for the situation of the company’s workers, some of whom have gone on vacation, Galindo said that it is not known what will happen to them.

“I think there has to be a genuine concern on their part about what will happen to their way of earning a living and their ability to bring income to their homes, and not all employees have accrued annual leave.”he pointed out.

To what the Government indicated that there are still some points on which they do not agree, Galindo said that if that is the position ExecutiveIt is important that they say it and communicate it openly to Panamanian society.

“What are these other scenarios that are being considered? What is being considered? Again, we’re looking for more transparency in communication about the issue being addressed”he remarked.