Eduardo Flores Castro
Eduardo Flores Castro is the rector of the Universidad de Panamá, where he has been a prominent advocate for the autonomy and integrity of the university. He recently made headlines for rejecting a request from the National Police for access control measures at the university, arguing that such actions would infringe on the freedoms of students and faculty. Flores Castro emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe and open educational environment while upholding the principles of academic freedom and autonomy, which are protected by law. His firm stance against restrictions on access has resonated with the university community, especially in the context of ongoing protests regarding social reforms.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +20% | 4,314,768 | 5,485 | $76,000 | 97$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,314,768 | 5,485 | $76,000 | 97$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Panama:
Eduardo Flores Castro, the rector of the University of Panama, issued a circular establishing rules for full-time professors and administrative staff.
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Panama:
Flores responded to Bernal, emphasizing that the current government has initiated a constitutional process and that Bernal was appointed to lead it.
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Panama:
Eduardo Flores Castro announced the suspension of classes and administrative work at the University of Panama due to clashes between protesters and riot police.
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Panama:
Eduardo Flores Castro, rector of the University of Panama, issued an official response to a request from the National Police regarding access control.
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