Lula’s Regional Influence Faces A New Test At Panama’s “Latin America Davos”

2026-01-28 - 18:20

Key Points A Panama summit billed as “Latin America’s Davos” is becoming a test of Lula’s clout. The program is deal-heavy, but Venezuela’s shock event is pulling politics back into the room. A newer, market-focused generation of presidents is forcing Lula to prove influence through results. Lula’s Regional Influence Faces A New Test At Panama’s