Through the chamber’s opinion, the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Panama (CCIAP), Juan Arias, referred to the situation of the Social Security Fund and said that the Government must evaluate each of the proposals presented with rigor, seriousness and, above all, with the focus of seeking the best for the country.
“This is not the time for superficial decisions or to impose wills by force or to fall into populist speeches,” said Arias.
He pointed out that the situation of the CSS is critical, and the decisions made today will define the quality of life of future generations of Panamanians.
Furthermore, he specified that it is essential that the Government communicate effectively how the evaluation of these proposals will be carried out and what the path forward will be. Only in this way will the necessary confidence be generated to face the difficult changes that, inevitably, will be part of the solution.
He highlighted that the CSS is, in essence, a social pact, and as such, its future will depend on the participation of everyone: government, unions and associations, private sector, and citizens in general.
It is a moment of collective responsibility, where we must put Panama above individual or political interests.
The challenge we face is monumental, but not insurmountable. If we act with commitment, vision and unity, we can guarantee a decent and sustainable social security system for all Panamanians, he pointed out.
