Ernesto J. Castillero R.

Ernesto J. Castillero R. is a notable figure in Panama's cultural landscape, recognized for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of the nation's literary heritage. He is commemorated through the Biblioteca Nacional de Panamá, which bears his name, reflecting his influence on the development of libraries in the country. His legacy is particularly significant in the context of the ongoing challenges faced by the library, such as budgetary constraints that threaten its operations and services. Recently, he was mentioned in the news due to the support expressed by the Asociación de Estados Iberoamericanos para el Desarrollo de las Bibliotecas Nacionales (ABINIA) for the Biblioteca Nacional de Panamá amidst its financial crisis.