The independent candidate for the Presidency of Panama, Melitón Arrocha, spoke with members of the Kiwanis Club, a global service organization dedicated to improving communities through personal commitment. Mr. Arrocha emphasized the importance of returning to investment grade for Panama, recognizing the current challenges, including the recent increase in debt and the loss of investment grade by the Fitch agency. “We are facing a complicated economic situation, which is felt in the streets. “He anticipated that, after the government took over, we will see an even more significant contraction if we do not take concrete actions now,” he noted, and pledged to work from day one to avoid that fate. The independent candidate spoke about the governance challenges for the next administration, raised details about the constitutional reforms that he considers necessary, and mentioned his strategies for the efficient management of the national debt.