Panamanian Artisans' Eight-Year Wait for Promised Market

Panamanian Artisans' Plea: Eight Years of Broken Promises for a New Market Panama City – For eight years, artisans have operated under the November 3rd overpass, their livelihoods precarious and their hopes dashed by repeated broken promises. Two municipal administrations have failed to deliver on pledges to relocate them to a new market. Adeline, an artisan featured in a recent TVN Noticias report, expressed her frustration: "Two administrations have passed, and nothing has happened. We need a meeting with Mayor Mayer so he can tell us what he plans to do." The artisans' current location is far from ideal. The space is described as having water issues, creating conditions that are less than ideal for selling handcrafted goods. Adeline, who makes traditional clothing and other items, stated that the current location is "like a swimming pool." Despite these challenges, the artisans continue to work diligently, creating beautiful and unique items. TVN Noticias' report serves as a powerful testament to the artisans' resilience and their continued hope for a better future. It also highlights the need for greater government transparency and accountability in fulfilling promises made to its citizens.