Government calls for national dialogue amid protests and road closures
Panama is experiencing a day of intense mobilizations that have affected transportation and caused clashes, while a negotiating table is being prepared to seek solutions.
The National Government has called for a dialogue this Thursday, July 14, at 3:00 p.m. at the City of Knowledge, an innovation and education center in the capital. The Catholic Church will act as a mediator between the authorities and the organized groups leading the protests. This call comes at a time of high tension, following clashes at Plaza 5 de Mayo where police used tear gas and arrests were reported. Additionally, the United Nations in Panama has urged the Government to seek consensus and effective actions to restore calm in the country.
The protest situation has severely impacted transportation to the country's interior. At the Albrook Terminal, the capital's main bus station, most routes connecting from Chame to the province of Chiriquí remain paralyzed due to constant road closures at various points across the national territory.
Regarding economic measures, Luis Oliva, administrator of the Government Innovation Authority (AIG), explained the procedure for accessing the registration form for "Solidarity Fuel." This platform aims to facilitate citizens' access to the fuel subsidy announced by the State.
On the other hand, various journalistic guilds, including the National Journalism Council and the Journalists' Forum, have formally requested that the hearing for the Odebrecht case be public. The communicators argue that transparency and accountability are fundamental to satisfying the public's demand for justice in this corruption case.
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