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Categories: POLITICS

Panama Cobre Panama mine reopening debate

Entities: Doxa · Arca Media · José Raúl Mulino · Cobre Panama mine · Panama

Overview

In early July 2026 a Panamanian legislator moved to block a proposal to restart operations at the Cobre Panama copper mine, halting governmental efforts to revive the closed mine. By late July, public opinion polling revealed a divided electorate. One Doxa poll showed an even split, with half of respondents favoring a reopening while a larger share opposed it and a strong majority backing a referendum to decide the mine’s fate. A subsequent Doxa poll painted a more optimistic picture, indicating that a majority expected the government to reopen the mine, believed it would improve household economics, and approved of President José Raúl Mulino’s handling of the issue. The polls underscored the mine’s economic significance, noting the loss of roughly 7,000 direct jobs and about 40,000 indirect jobs after its closure.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Panama's Cobre Panama mine polls show split public opinion on reopening

    Panama’s opinion polls show a divided public on reopening Cobre Panama mine, with one survey split 50‑66% for/against and another showing 79% expect reopening and improved economics.

  2. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Panamanian lawmaker blocks plan to reopen Donoso copper mine

    Panamanian deputy Grace Hernández opposes reopening the Donoso copper mine, citing a Supreme Court ruling, lack of public tender, and environmental and economic concerns.

Sources

destinopanama.com.pa · panamaamerica.com.pa