Damaris Candanedo
Damaris Candanedo is the rector of the Universidad Panamericana (UPAM) in Panama. Recently, she has been in the news for confirming that the university will continue its operations despite the Ministry of Education (Meduca) revoking its operating permit due to alleged serious violations of higher education regulations. Candanedo has expressed her intention to await formal notification from Meduca before making any operational changes, emphasizing the university's continued commitment to providing education despite ongoing accreditation challenges.
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Damaris Candanedo, the rector of UPAM, described the cancellation of the university's accreditation as arbitrary.
UPAM pierde su permiso: cómo funciona la acreditación universitaria en Panamá
Panama· 2026-03-04
She is the rector of the Universidad Panamericana who confirmed that the institution continues to operate.
Una universidad operó 14 años sin acreditación antes de que el Meduca ordenara su cierrePanama· 2026-03-03
Damaris Candanedo confirmed that the Universidad Panamericana continues operating normally despite the cancellation of its operating permit.
UPAM desafía decreto del Meduca y continúa abierta sin un permiso de funcionamientoPanama· 2026-03-03