Budget Hearings Open With Questions and Clashes in National Assembly
PANAMA, August 22, 2026 — The first week of budget presentations before the National Assembly’s Budget Committee was marked by sharp questioning and political friction.
Government entities are appearing before lawmakers to defend their proposed allocations. The hearings allow deputies to scrutinise spending priorities before the national budget advances through the legislative process.
The source report was published on August 21, 2026. Panama Now Online will follow official updates as the story develops.
