Government calls for national dialogue amid intense protests in Panama
Today's summary highlights the call for a national dialogue to resolve the social crisis, the clashes in the capital, and the process for accessing subsidized fuel.
The National Government has called for a dialogue table this Thursday, July 14, at 3:00 p.m. at the City of Knowledge. The meeting, which will be mediated by the Catholic Church, seeks to bring together organized groups and social movements to find solutions to the current crisis. This initiative arises as the United Nations in Panama urges authorities to reach consensus to restore calm in the country.
The situation on the streets has become tense, with clashes recorded this Wednesday at Plaza 5 de Mayo between protesters and anti-riot units, who used tear gas. These protests have caused the paralysis of most transport routes to the interior of the country from the Albrook Terminal, especially affecting routes from Chame to Chiriquí.
In the economic sphere, Luis Oliva, administrator of the Government Innovation Authority (AIG), detailed the registration process for "Solidarity Fuel." Citizens must complete a form on the official platform to access this benefit designed to mitigate the cost of fuel.
On the other hand, various journalistic guilds have formally requested that the Odebrecht case hearing be public. The National Journalism Council and other organizations argue that transparency and accountability are fundamental given the public outcry for justice in this corruption case.
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