Panama seeks dialogue amid protests in a day of national and international news
Panama is experiencing moments of tension due to constant demonstrations throughout the country. To try to resolve this situation, the National Government has called for a dialogue table this Thursday at the City of Knowledge. The Catholic Church will participate as a mediator between the authorities and organized groups to seek effective solutions and restore social calm.
The situation in the streets remains complicated and affects the movement of people. Transport routes from Chame to Chiriquí remain paralyzed, which has left the Albrook Terminal almost without operations. Additionally, on Wednesday, heavy clashes were recorded at Plaza 5 de Mayo, where police used tear gas against protesters, resulting in several people being detained.
Given the intensity of these protests, the United Nations in Panama has called on the Government to seek consensus that allows for the recovery of peace. As one of the economic responses to the crisis, the Government Innovation Authority (AIG) recently explained how the registration form for "Solidarity Fuel" works, a platform designed to help citizens with the cost of gasoline.
In the judicial sphere, various journalistic guilds have requested that the Odebrecht case hearing be public. Journalists argue that the public demands greater transparency and true accountability from the authorities in this legal process, which is so important for the country.
In international news, the young Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh, world leader in high jump, made strong statements during a competition in Oregon. Mahuchikh called Russians "killers" due to the invasion of her country, expressing the pain her nation feels while she competes abroad.
On the other hand, in Major League Baseball, Latin American players shone for their great offense. Venezuelan Eugenio Suárez, of the Mariners, and Puerto Rican José Miranda, of the Twins, were key pieces this Wednesday for their respective teams to achieve victory thanks to their powerful hits.
Finally, in the world of Panamanian sports, there are notable stories from its protagonists. National team player Rosario Vargas revealed in an interview that she practiced ballet before starting her football career. Meanwhile, Panamanian forward Rolando "El Toro" Blackburn is already in Costa Rica training with Liga Deportiva Alajuelense for his next tournament.