Panama seeks calm through dialogue amid intense national protests
Panama is experiencing difficult moments due to constant protests throughout the country. In Plaza 5 de Mayo, heavy clashes were recorded between protesters and the police, who used tear gas and detained several people. This situation has paralyzed transportation to the interior, affecting routes from Chame to Chiriquí and leaving the Albrook Terminal with very little activity.
Given the gravity of the situation, the United Nations in Panama has called on the Government to seek urgent and effective solutions to restore calm. In response, the National Government has convened a dialogue table for this Thursday at the City of Knowledge. The Catholic Church will participate as a mediator to help find consensus between the authorities and various social groups and associations.
One of the measures to alleviate the economic crisis is the "Solidarity Fuel" program. Luis Oliva, administrator of the Government Innovation Authority, explained in detail how citizens can complete the registration form on the digital platform. The objective of this registration is to facilitate access to the fuel benefit for the population.
In the judicial sphere, several journalist unions have requested that the Odebrecht case hearing be public. The National Journalism Council and other organizations believe that greater transparency and accountability are necessary so that citizens can closely follow this important legal process regarding corruption.
In international news, Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh, the world leader in high jump, made strong statements during a competition in Oregon. Mahuchikh called Russia "killers" due to the invasion of her country, expressing that it is very difficult to concentrate on sports while the war is happening.
In the world of Major League Baseball, Latin American players continue to stand out for their great offense. Venezuelan Eugenio Suárez of the Mariners and Puerto Rican José Miranda of the Twins had excellent performances this Wednesday, being key pieces in their respective teams' victories.
Finally, Panamanian football is also making news. National team player Rosario Vargas revealed in an interview that before becoming a footballer she practiced ballet, showing a little-known facet of her career. On the other hand, striker Rolando "El Toro" Blackburn has already begun his training in Costa Rica with Liga Deportiva Alajuelense for the next tournament.