The single dialogue table installed in Penonomé, Coclé, achieved consensus on eight points related to the cost of fuel.
Among the consensuses reached on the fuel issue, it stands out that the subsidy measure will be applied to all motor vehicles, with the exception of luxury boats and government vehicles.
Likewise, it was agreed that the subsidy measure will be applied evenly at the national level and that Acodeco will supervise compliance with the measures adopted.
Another of the consensuses was the installation of a subcommittee that will follow up on the irregularities that arise in order to obtain this benefit.
Regarding dissent, the government did not give in to the organizations’ request to lower the price per gallon to $3.00. The groups then proposed that a gallon of 95-octane gasoline remain at $3.25, but that 91-octane gasoline drop to $3.18 and diesel to $3.10. But the government did not accept this counterproposal and the table agreed to maintain the current price already frozen ($3.25).
After the issue of fuel, whose increase and effect in raising the cost of living was one of the main triggers of the wave of protests in the country, the single dialogue table began with the discussion of the fourth issue, the cost of the drugs.
Social organizations maintain that drug prices in the country are six times more expensive than in Latin American countries.
The proposal proposes the regulation of the profit margin on medicines, in the chain of purchase and distribution of private pharmacy medicines, to regulate the profit margin of intermediaries, for the benefit of patients. Based on article 284 of the constitution.
This would be through a short-term regulation office. Within 30 days, the commission must be formed and regulation activities initiated, in which the prescribing professionals of the signatory groups of this agreement will participate.
