Juan Gabriel González

Juan Gabriel González is a prominent labor lawyer and partner at Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez (AFRA) in Panama. He recently advocated for legal stability and clear regulations to attract private investment and generate employment during the Foro Empleo 2025 organized by La Prensa. He emphasized the importance of a predictable legal environment for businesses, highlighting that frequent changes in legislation create uncertainty that drives investors away. González also discussed structural obstacles that hinder business competitiveness, such as cumbersome administrative processes and rising social security costs, urging the need for institutional order and respect for the law to facilitate a favorable environment for private enterprises.