Economy Key Facts —The split path. Panama’s industrial lobby, the SIP, says growth could reach 6% in 2027 if the Cobre copper mine reopens, but only 3.7% if it stays shut. —The gap. That is a difference of roughly 40 percent between the two outcomes, turning on a single political decision. —The base. Panama grew […] The post One Mine Now Decides Whether Panama Grows Fast or Slow appeared first on The Rio Times.