Panama seeks dialogue amid protests while Latin American sports shine
The Government of Panama has convened a national dialogue table for this Thursday at the Ciudad del Saber. The goal is to find solutions to the intense protests affecting the country, with the Catholic Church serving as a mediator. This measure is taken following recent clashes at Plaza 5 de Mayo, where there were arrests and the use of tear gas. In light of this crisis, the United Nations in Panama has called on the government to seek consensus to restore social peace.
The social crisis has caused an almost total paralysis in transportation to the interior. At the Albrook Terminal, most routes are suspended due to road closures, especially on the route from Chame to Chiriquí. This situation has left thousands of people unable to travel to their usual destinations and has affected national logistics.
In response to the high cost of living, the administrator of the Government Innovation Authority (AIG) detailed the steps to sign up for the "Solidarity Fuel" registration form. Meanwhile, in the judicial sector, various journalist unions are demanding that the Odebrecht case hearing be broadcast publicly. The communicators insist that transparency is vital for the country to know the truth about this corruption case.
In the international sphere, the young Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh, a high jump expert, made strong statements in Oregon. Mahuchikh, who holds the world's best mark of the year, called Russians "killers," expressing her pain over the war situation her nation is experiencing. Her words have resonated strongly in the world of sports and politics.
On the other hand, Major League Baseball celebrated Latin talent this Wednesday. Venezuelan Eugenio Suárez of the Mariners and Puerto Rican José Miranda of the Twins showed a great offense in their respective games. Both players were key pieces for their teams to achieve victory thanks to their excellent performance at the bat.
To close the sports news, we highlight two figures of Panamanian football. National team player Rosario Vargas shared in an interview that, before becoming a professional footballer, she practiced ballet. For his part, striker Rolando "El Toro" Blackburn is already in Costa Rica training with his new team, Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, preparing for the start of the next tournament.