Beyond the ballot: Panama's elections and economic outlook

On May 5, Panama—a global transit and commerce hub—will hold elections to determine its next president, members of the National Assembly, and local government officials. The election comes at a pivotal moment: from social protests last year to a drought affecting Panama Canal transit and a recent decision on investment-grade rating. In its first hundred days, the next government will face these inherited challenges— many of which carry repercussions far beyond its borders.

What should we be looking for as results come in for the May 5 vote? How should the president-elect begin to address constraints to Panama's economic growth? What are the regional implications?

Ahead of this election, join the Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center on Thursday, May 2, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. (EDT) / 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (UTC−5), for a virtual conversation on the road ahead for Panama's next government as voters prepare to head to the ballot box.

Featuring

Felipe Chapman

Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board

INDESA

Former CEO and Chairman

Panama Stock Exchange

Adolfo Fábrega

President

Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama

Amb. Paulina Franceschi

Former Ambassador of Panama to Austria and Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna

Former Deputy Permanent Representative of Panama to the United Nations

Lisa M. Schineller

Managing Director & Lead Analyst, Sovereign & International Public Finance Ratings

S&P Global Ratings

Rita Vásquez

Editorial Director

La Prensa

Jason Marczak

Vice President and Senior Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Atlantic Council

María Fernanda Bozmoski

Deputy Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Atlantic Council

Felipe Félix Méndez

Assistant Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Atlantic Council

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