One possible solution, both to the problem of drug shortages and to the high cost of medicines in private pharmacies, is to purchase them through non-profit organizations, such as the United Nations agencies.
The country faces a crucial decision: continue with its service-based development model based in cities like Panama and Colon, or diversify and strengthen sectors historically neglected.
Three parties that had never before won the presidency obtained the majority of the votes, suggesting possible far-reaching changes, since the elections had been dominated by the PRD, the Panamanian and the CD parties.
