Lawmaker Duke and Environment Minister Navarro Clash During Budget Hearing
PANAMA, August 20, 2026 — Deputy Luis Duke and Environment Minister Juan Carlos Navarro exchanged sharp words during the ministry budget presentation.
The exchange occurred before the National Assembly Budget Committee as the Environment Ministry defended its proposed spending. The confrontation added political tension to scrutiny of how environmental programmes will be funded.
The source report was published on August 19, 2026. Panama Now Online will follow official updates as the story develops.
