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One Mine Now Decides Whether Panama Grows Fast or Slow
Panama's economic growth projection hinges on the reopening of the Cobre copper mine, with the industrial lobby SIP estimating 6% growth by 2027 if it reopens versus 3.7% if it remains closed. A 40% difference in growth outcomes depends on a single political decision regarding the mine.
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