“The economy can’t be stopped. For example, payments to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) are practically suspended… we have to throw money out onto the streets,” the former president said. Former President Ricardo Martinelli expressed his concern over the lack of jobs and “chen chen” (money) on the country’s streets through social media. For example, payments to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) are practically suspended….we have to throw money out onto the streets,” the former president said. He reiterated the call for the government and all sectors to make greater efforts to ensure “chen chen” and jobs for all Panamanians.