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Panama Ports Company Contract Controversy

The Comptroller General of Panama uncovered serious irregularities in the 2021 renewal of the Panama Ports Company (PPC) contract, extending it for another 25 years. The renewal, according to the Comptroller, bypassed legal procedures and lacked mandatory approvals.

Financial Irregularities

PPC allegedly owes over $300 million to the Panamanian state for contractual breaches dating back to 1997. This raises concerns about the financial mismanagement and potential corruption.

Legal Ramifications

The Comptroller announced impending criminal charges against officials from the Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP), PPC's board, and executives. These charges aim to address the undue leniency shown in a contract deemed disadvantageous to Panama.

National Concerns

The situation highlights a pattern of neglecting public revenue for the benefit of private interests. The article emphasizes the need to protect national assets and calls for accountability and transparency beyond mere declarations of good intentions.

  • Contractual breaches: Over $300 million owed by PPC.
  • Legal irregularities: Bypassed procedures and lacked mandatory approvals.
  • Criminal charges: Imminent against several officials.
  • National impact: Decades of financial losses due to negligence.
  • Call for accountability: Emphasis on protecting Panama's national patrimony.
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La Contraloría General reveló que la prórroga del contrato con Panama Ports Company (PPC), firmada en 2021 por 25 años más, se hizo sin cumplir con los procedimientos de ley ni contar con el refrendo obligatorio. El Estado panameño renovó a ciegas una concesión clave: los puertos de Balboa y Cristóbal.

Según el contralor, la empresa adeuda más de $300 millones por incumplimientos contractuales desde 1997. Anunció además que en los próximos días se presentarán denuncias penales contra los directores de la Autoridad Marítima de Panamá (AMP), la junta directiva y los oficiales de PPC que deberán explicar “por qué tanta magnanimidad, por qué tanta benevolencia en un contrato que ha sido leonino”.

¿Quién protegió los intereses del país? El daño es económico e institucional. Durante décadas, los ingresos públicos fueron ignorados en beneficio de privados.

La transparencia no basta. Se necesita voluntad para exigir cuentas y proteger el patrimonio nacional. Panamá no puede seguir cediendo en silencio lo que le pertenece.

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