A New Dawn For Security in Panama?
October 27, 2015 - BCP Theater, Boquete Panama - This morning saw a much anticipated presentation by the new Minister of Security for Panama, Rodolfo Aguilera, in addition to Mayor of Boquete Emigdio Walker Vasquez and popular chief of police, Juan Arauz. This follows a meeting on Monday in David, where President Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez participated on a panel to discuss revising the plans and programs for security in this region of the country. https://www.presidencia.gob.pa/Noticias/Va
The 'Barrios Seguros' program... cont'd.
The Minister asked the Assamblea for, and received, a 50% increase in the budget for 2016 for the program.
Although it may not be as sophisticated as an equivalent in developed countries (with higher debt), it seems to be what Panama can afford.
I think we have to remember that kids are born into the culture that surrounds them ..everywhere. If it's street gangs, they're either in, or in for a rough ride.
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