Panama President-elect's Cabinet Appointments

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Panama President-elect Jose Raul Mulino appoints business leaders and an economist to his cabinet, promising a pro-private sector administration. The new appointments signal a focus on sound fiscal management and continuity with the economic strategy of former President Martinelli.

Key Points

  • Business leader Felipe Chapman appointed as economy and finance minister
  • Economist Javier Martinez-Acha appointed as foreign minister
  • Former president Martinelli's economic success and legal issues
  • New cabinet appointments signal pro-private sector administration

Pros

  • Focus on sound fiscal management
  • Continuity with former President Martinelli's economic strategy

Cons

  • Legal troubles of former President Martinelli
  • Challenges inherited from the outgoing administration