VOICED : El reto del futuro presidente de Panama

The upcoming presidential election in Panama is crucial as the new president will inherit the task of completing the canal expansion, a major infrastructure project in Latin America. Initially set to open this year, the project is now expected to finish by 2016, barring further delays. The election, scheduled for May 4, features three main candidates, all promising to reduce social inequality amid economic growth. Panamanians hope the canal's resources will bring prosperity, as 26% of the 3.8 million population live in poverty. About 2.5 million voters will choose the president and 71 congress members.

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