Today's News: National dialogue and transport paralyzed by protests
Panama is experiencing a day of high tension marked by road closures and clashes in the capital, which has led the government to call for an urgent dialogue. Meanwhile, processes have been enabled to access fuel subsidies, and civil sectors are demanding transparency in key judicial proceedings.
The National Government called for a dialogue table this Thursday, July 14, at 3:00 p.m. at the City of Knowledge—a complex dedicated to education and research in the capital—with the Catholic Church acting as mediator. This measure seeks to halt the crisis following the clashes recorded at Plaza 5 de Mayo, where police used tear gas against protesters. The protests have paralyzed transport to the country's interior from the Albrook Terminal, affecting all routes from Chame to the province of Chiriquí. The United Nations (UN) urged authorities to seek effective solutions to restore calm.
In response to the high cost of living, the Government Innovation Authority (AIG) explained the functioning of the registration form for "Solidarity Fuel." This digital registration is a mandatory step for citizens to access the benefit of frozen prices on gasoline and diesel at service stations.
On the other hand, various journalism guilds formally requested that the hearing for the Odebrecht case be public. This case is a high-profile investigation into bribes paid by a Brazilian construction company to public officials. The National Journalism Council and the Journalists' Forum argue that public broadcasting is necessary to ensure transparency and accountability to the public.
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