Gilberto Marulanda
Gilberto Marulanda is an advocate for university students at the University of Panama, known for his defense of academic autonomy and student rights. He recently made headlines for condemning police actions that he characterized as a violation of the university's autonomy when officers entered the campus during a protest related to significant social issues.
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Gilberto Marulanda, from the University Defenders, has collected testimonies from survivors of the invasion.
Identificación de víctimas de la invasión: un camino lento entre el ADN y la justicia
Panama· 2025-12-19
Gilberto Marulanda explained that the police intervention, characterized by the disproportionate use of force, broke at least seven windows and affected high-value scientific equipment.
Vehículo antimotines ‘Pitufo’ de la Policía Nacional daña laboratorios de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de PanamáPanama· 2025-06-04
Gilberto Marulanda, a professor and defender of university rights, filed a complaint against the police for allegedly violating university autonomy.
Universidad de Panamá denuncia ante el MP a la Policía por supuestamente violar su autonomíaPanama· 2025-05-21Gilberto Marulanda, defender of the university students at the University of Panama, described the incident as a public and flagrant violation of university autonomy.
Agentes Linces ingresan a los predios de la Universidad de Panamá; la Policía alega que se desorientaronPanama· 2025-05-08