Panama seeks dialogue amid protests and social tension
The Government of Panama has called for a national dialogue table this Thursday at the City of Knowledge. The Catholic Church will act as a mediator between the authorities and the organized groups leading the demonstrations. This initiative arises after the United Nations in Panama asked the Government to seek effective solutions to restore calm in the country.
The situation on the streets remains difficult. At the Albrook Transport Terminal, most routes to the interior of the country are paralyzed due to road closures from Chame to Chiriquí. Additionally, heavy clashes were recorded at Plaza 5 de Mayo, where police used tear gas and several people were detained during this Wednesday's protests.
In response to the economic crisis, the administrator of the Government Innovation Authority (AIG), Luis Oliva, explained the process for registering on the "Solidarity Fuel" platform. This program seeks to help citizens with the cost of gasoline through an official registration form that is now available to the public.
In the judicial field, various journalistic unions have requested that the hearing for the Odebrecht case be public. The National Journalism Council and other organizations are calling for greater transparency and accountability so that citizens can closely follow this important legal process regarding corruption.
In international news, Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh, world leader in high jump, made strong statements in Oregon. The athlete called Russians "killers" due to the war conflict in her country, generating a great impact in the world of international sports.
In Major League Baseball, Latin American players Eugenio Suárez, from Venezuela, and José Miranda, from Puerto Rico, stood out with a great offensive performance. Both players were key pieces in the victories of their respective teams, the Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins, during this Wednesday's session.
Finally, in the world of Panamanian football, there is interesting news about its figures. National team player Rosario Vargas revealed in an interview that she practiced ballet before dedicating herself to professional football. On the other hand, Panamanian striker Rolando "El Toro" Blackburn has already begun training with Liga Deportiva Alajuelense in Costa Rica to prepare for the next tournament.