Eduardo Flores Castro
PanamapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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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Eduardo Flores Castro is the rector of the Universidad de Panamá, earning the same salary as the rector of the Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí.
Entre autonomía y privilegios: los salarios de la Unachi que desafían las escalas del EstadoPanama· 2026-06-01
Eduardo Flores Castro is the rector of the Universidad de Panamá, receiving the same salary as the rector of Unachi.
Unachi: aumentos salariales en plena pandemia y millones en pagos retroactivosPanama· 2026-05-29
Eduardo Flores Castro, rector of the UP, explained that the university has sufficient reserves to cover the bonus.
Bonificación de fin de año de la Universidad de Panamá 2025 aún no se paga: ¿qué pasó?Panama· 2025-12-16
Eduardo Flores Castro stated that restrictions imposed by the Comptroller have hindered the execution and progress of various investment projects.
Ejecución presupuestaria 2025: ¿Cuál es la brecha entre funcionamiento e inversión en las entidades del Estado?Panama· 2025-12-09
Eduardo Flores Castro, rector of the UP, explained the difficulties in executing the year-end bonus payment due to the MEF's rejection of budget transfers.
Pago del bono de fin de año en la UP en riesgo: MEF rechaza traslado de partidaPanama· 2025-11-17Eduardo Flores Castro, the rector of the University of Panama, responded to President José Raúl Mulino's statements regarding the Ciudad Universitaria project.
Rector Flores a Mulino: ‘La Ciudad Universitaria fue condicionada a ceder terrenos de la UP’Panama· 2025-10-17Eduardo Flores Castro is the rector of the UP and president of the CTDA.
Aprobación de nuevas carreras: Retrasos, cobros anticipados y solicitud de auditoríaPanama· 2025-09-12
Eduardo Flores Castro is the rector of the University of Panama advocating for increased funding to meet the needs of the student population.
Eduardo Flores advierte: con $77 millones menos, la Universidad de Panamá no podrá responder a su matrículaPanama· 2025-09-10
Eduardo Flores Castro is the rector of the University of Panama who emphasized the importance of strengthening health research.
Nuevo estudio busca revelar la prevalencia real del VIH y otras ITS en PanamáPanama· 2025-09-08
Eduardo Flores Castro, the rector of the UP, highlighted that the quick response allowed for the situation to be controlled without any injuries.
Universidad de Panamá evacúa edificio administrativo por conato de incendioPanama· 2025-08-08Eduardo Flores Castro is the rector of the Universidad de Panamá and is involved in the initiative for intensive tutoring.
Universidad de Panamá y Meduca lanzan tutorías intensivas para estudiantes graduandosPanama· 2025-07-31
Eduardo Flores Castro signed a statement reiterating the university's role as a space for dialogue amid national circumstances.
La Universidad de Panamá reanuda clases presenciales este lunes 23 de junio en el campus con acceso controladoPanama· 2025-06-21
Eduardo Flores Castro is the rector of the University of Panama, accused by Anel Flores of shielding criminals and engaging in nepotism.
Contralor denuncia presencia de ‘clanes familiares’ en la Universidad de PanamáPanama· 2025-06-13
Eduardo Flores Castro, the rector of the University of Panama, commented positively on ANTAI's verification of nepotism among staff.
Nepotismo y uso indebido del cargo: Antai revela irregularidades en la Universidad de PanamáPanama· 2025-06-10Eduardo Flores Castro is the rector of the University of Panama who confirmed the need for a water treatment plant in the project.
Retrasos y auditorías complican entrega del nuevo CRU de San MiguelitoPanama· 2025-06-06
Eduardo Flores Castro is the rector of the University of Panama and offered to facilitate a national dialogue.
UP propone diálogo; Sal de las Redes se suma, pero gremios, Gobierno y empresas aún no respondenPanama· 2025-05-29
Eduardo Flores Castro is the rector of the Universidad de Panamá and has stated that the university does not permit violent acts on campus.
Universidad de Panamá propone diálogo nacional mientras la Policía la acusa de escudarse en su autonomíaPanama· 2025-05-28Eduardo Flores Castro signed the official statement regarding the resumption of in-person classes at the Universidad de Panamá.
Universidad de Panamá retoma clases presenciales este lunes 19 de mayoPanama· 2025-05-16
Eduardo Flores Castro informed that a special commission was formed to investigate the possible involvement of students in the violent acts.
Niña de cuatro años herida con piedra durante protesta evoluciona favorablementePanama· 2025-05-11
Eduardo Flores Castro, the rector of the University of Panama, announced the suspension of in-person classes for safety reasons.
Universidad de Panamá suspende clases presenciales por seguridad: 9 y 12 de mayoPanama· 2025-05-09Eduardo Flores Castro, the rector of the University of Panama, announced firm measures against Yender Sulbarán after an incident during a student protest.
Rector de la Universidad de Panamá anuncia medidas tras agresión con martillo en protesta estudiantilPanama· 2025-04-27
Eduardo Flores Castro, the rector of the University of Panama, allegedly stated that Sulbarán would be banned from the university after an incident.
Líder estudiantil denuncia amenazas y persecución ideológica por la ‘izquierda radical’ dentro de la universidadPanama· 2025-04-25
Eduardo Flores Castro, the rector of the University of Panama, responded to accusations made by President José Raúl Mulino.
Entrevista exclusiva: Rector de la UP responde a las acusaciones del presidente MulinoPanama· 2025-04-24
Eduardo Flores Castro, the rector of the University of Panama, issued a circular establishing rules for full-time professors and administrative staff.
Rector de la Universidad de Panamá establece reglas para profesores y administrativos a tiempo completoPanama· 2025-04-03Flores responded to Bernal, emphasizing that the current government has initiated a constitutional process and that Bernal was appointed to lead it.
Bernal exige al rector Flores sumarse a la constituyente; Flores responde con firmezaPanama· 2025-03-24
Eduardo Flores Castro announced the suspension of classes and administrative work at the University of Panama due to clashes between protesters and riot police.
Universidad de Panamá suspende clases tras enfrentamientos entre manifestantes y antimotinesPanama· 2025-03-21
Eduardo Flores Castro, rector of the University of Panama, issued an official response to a request from the National Police regarding access control.
Rector de la Universidad de Panamá rechaza control de acceso solicitado por la Policía NacionalPanama· 2025-03-21