Armando Espinosa
Armando Espinosa is the secretary of the Asociación de Maestros Independientes Auténticos (AMIA) and a member of the board of directors of the Instituto de Perfeccionamiento y Bienestar del Educador (Ipebi). He has been vocal about the challenges facing the institute, particularly the lack of governmental support and funding since the change of administration, which has hindered the development of continuous training programs for educators. Espinosa advocates for the importance of ongoing professional development to enhance the skills and motivation of teachers.
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Armando Espinosa, the leader of the Asociación de Maestros Independientes Auténticos (AMIA), alerted about the changes announced by Ifarhu regarding the PASE-U program.
Docentes y padres de familia cuestionan cambios al PASE-U por posible impacto en miles de estudiantes
Panama· 2026-01-14
Armando Espinosa stated that renting spaces for schools is a lucrative business that has been ongoing for decades.
Meduca destina $2 millones por año en concepto de alquileres de escuelasPanama· 2025-08-20
Armando Espinosa, a representative of AMIA, explained that more than 15,000 Panamanian teachers have been affected by the retention of their salaries during the educational strike.
Docentes denuncian descuentos ‘ilegales’ por más de $200 millones y destitucionesPanama· 2025-08-08
Armando Espinosa, from the Association of Independent Authentic Teachers, emphasized that teachers are willing to extend the school calendar for the benefit of students.
Meduca advierte sobre el riesgo de pérdida del año escolar en el Colegio José Antonio Remón CanteraPanama· 2025-07-23
Armando Espinosa is a leader of the AMIA who explained that Meduca administers the resources.
Fondo del seguro educativo: ¿Cómo los dirigentes de gremios controlan el dinero?Panama· 2025-07-18
Armando Espinosa is from the Asociación de Maestros Independientes Auténticos (AMIA) and was among those who signed the agreement.
Un paro sin ningún logro: Docentes regresan a clases con el sabor de la derrotaPanama· 2025-07-14
Armando Espinosa emphasized that the lack of willingness from the Ministry of Education is directly affecting students.
Paro docente: exigen pago y no ser sancionados; Meduca abre procesos disciplinariosPanama· 2025-07-07
Armando Espinosa is a leader of the Association of Authentic Independent Teachers who explained the role of teacher organizations in managing funds.
Docentes no temen a la auditoría del fondo de capacitación: ¿Qué dicen los dirigentes?Panama· 2025-05-27Armando Espinosa is the leader of the Asociación de Maestros Independientes Auténticos (AMIA) and is advocating against Law 462.
Docentes advierten que seguirán en las calles, exigen la derogatoria de la Ley 462Panama· 2025-05-16Armando Espinosa is the secretary of the Asociación de Maestros Independientes Auténticos and a member of the board of the Ipebi.
Educadores exigen reactivación del Instituto de Perfeccionamiento y cumplimiento de la Ley 380Panama· 2025-04-12
