Ricardo Arias Calderón

Reviews Panamanian affairs since the signing of the Canal Treaty in 1978, with particular reference to the electoral fraud of 1984 and to the conduct of Noriega since then (corruption and repression), together with opposition reaction thereto. Describes Panama's economic crisis and some shifts in US policy towards the country. Concludes with proposals to avert national disaster and to return to democracy. Vice-presidential candidate in 1984, for the opposition coalition.