Panama's president forms team to analyze Donoso mine's future

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has announced the formation of an inter-institutional team tasked with thoroughly analyzing the situation at the Donoso mine. The team's objective is to present technical conclusions that will inform decisions regarding the mine's future.

Mulino stated that his administration intends to approach the future of mining based on clear, objective, and expert-backed information. He contrasted this with past decisions he believes were made without adequate information or expert consultation, leading to controversies. "The issue of the mine would be addressed in due course and would be done under clear, objective information, with data from international experts in a broad audit, something that Panamanians did not have in the past," Mulino said.

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The issue of the mine would be addressed in due course and would be done under clear, objective information, with data from international experts in a broad audit, something that Panamanians did not have in the past.

The newly formed team will be headed by the Minister of Commerce and Industries, Julio Moltó, and will include the Minister of Economy and Finance, Felipe Chapman, and the Minister of Environment, Juan Carlos Navarro. This core group will be supported by specialists in legal, technical, economic, and environmental fields. Their mandate is to conduct a comprehensive analysis to reach conclusions grounded in professional criteria before any decisions are communicated to the public.

Speaking from Greece, Mulino emphasized that the discussion surrounding the mine must rely on verifiable information and a broad audit to provide concrete data for decision-making. He indicated that the process will mirror the methodology recently used to review the situation of the ports, prioritizing technical analysis and expert consultation. "We will work responsibly, listening to those who know, understand, and have experience in the matter," he stated. The ultimate goal, the president assured, is to adopt the most beneficial decisions for the country once the evaluation process is complete and the corresponding technical reports are available.

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We will work responsibly, listening to those who know, understand, and have experience in the matter.