Chapter 13. Panama City
I had spent half of my life fighting climate change, but, despite my efforts and those of many colleagues, the struggle did not seem to yield fruit
The truth was that Panama City was not the best place to place the headquarters of international agencies. Parts of the metropolis were very exposed to the rise of the sea level, and to periodic floods. Also, it was a tropical place, where the temperature kept going up, to levels that became unbearable without an air conditioner.
Nevertheless, Valeria, Alejandro, and I adapted quickly to our new environment. Alejandro entered the International High School of Panama, an entity that also offered the International Baccalaureate, so he did not have to make great adjustments to his curriculum.
As I had foreseen, he was focusing on Economics, Finance, and Business Management, and it seemed that, unlike his parents, he might actually become successful in business.
Panama City reminded us in some way of Miami, another city full of modern buildings facing the ocean. It had become a regional financial and trade center, and with the expansion of the Panama Canal, its strategic importance continued to increase.
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