What is the situation like in Panama when Phillippe Banau-Varilla is appointed acting director of the French project?

When Phillippe Banau-Varilla is appointed acting director of the French project in Panama, matters are in poor shape. Jules Dingler and key individuals have left when Banau-Varilla becomes acting director. In Washington the word is that work is under 10% complete and bogged down. Health facilities are overloaded. Workers fear additional political violence and food prices keep going higher.