Lucy Molinar
PanamapoliticianFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education in Panama, recognized for her leadership in educational reforms and initiatives. She was in the news for announcing a public tender to acquire laptops for students and teachers, shifting away from a controversial agreement with OLPC, in response to criticisms regarding internet access in schools.
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Lucy Molinar ordered a large-scale audit in response to the alarming findings of the investigation.
La punta del iceberg: el escándalo de los títulos falsos le habría costado $100 millones al EstadoPanama· 2026-06-23
The parents requested the presence of the Minister of Education, Lucy Molinar, to discuss security conditions in the educational community.
Padres de la Escuela República de Japón exigen seguridad tras asesinato de estudiante de 10 añosPanama· 2026-06-20Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education who received Etelvina de Bonagas's resignation letter.
Apede se suma a las voces que exigen la salida de la rectora de la UnachiPanama· 2026-06-02
Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education who received the resignation letter from Bonagas.
La Unachi carece de facultad para rechazar la renuncia de Etelvina de Bonagas y debe elegir un nuevo rectorPanama· 2026-06-02
Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education who stated that legal actions will extend beyond criminal matters to include strict financial audits.
Meduca denuncia a Etelvina Medianero, rectora de la Unachi, por presuntos delitos contra la administración públicaPanama· 2026-06-01
Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education who announced the formal complaint against the rector of Unachi.
Meduca presentará denuncia penal contra rectora de la Unachi ante el Ministerio PúblicoPanama· 2026-06-01
Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education who informed the university council about Medianero de Bonagas's resignation.
Cúpula de la Unachi mantiene a la rectora en el poder: quiénes son y cuánto gananPanama· 2026-05-28
Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education who met with Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas regarding her resignation.
Contraloría General inicia auditoría forense en la Unachi por descuentos salarialesPanama· 2026-05-27Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education who informed the university council about Bonagas's resignation letter.
Unachi desafía al Meduca: el Consejo General aprobó la permanencia de la rectora con 29 votosPanama· 2026-05-27Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education who received the resignation letter from Bonagas.
Meduca confirma renuncia de Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas; la Unachi sostiene que la rectora sigue en su puestoPanama· 2026-05-27Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education in Panama who denied any connection to the initiative for an afrodescendant certificate.
Escuelas de Panamá piden un "certificado de afrodescendiente"
Dominican Republic· 2026-03-07
Lucy Molinar, the current Minister of Education, acknowledged the critical stage Coneaupa is facing and called for urgent reforms.
UPAM pierde su permiso: cómo funciona la acreditación universitaria en PanamáPanama· 2026-03-04
She is the Minister of Education who was involved in the closure of the Universidad Panamericana.
Una universidad operó 14 años sin acreditación antes de que el Meduca ordenara su cierrePanama· 2026-03-03
The executive decree signed by Minister Lucy Molinar canceled the operating permit of the Universidad Panamericana.
UPAM desafía decreto del Meduca y continúa abierta sin un permiso de funcionamientoPanama· 2026-03-03Lucy Molinar, the Minister of Education, clarified that she has not requested any certification to validate the Afro-descendancy of students.
La polémica del ‘certificado afro’ marca el inicio del año escolar 2026Panama· 2026-03-02
Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education who participated in the reopening of the José Agustín Arango school.
Año escolar 2026: escuela renovada en Betania contrasta con 13 planteles que no abren sus puertasPanama· 2026-03-02
She is the minister who signed the decree canceling the authorization of the Universidad Panamericana.
Meduca cierra la UPAM tras detectar información ‘falsa’ y años de incumplimientosPanama· 2026-03-02
Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education who highlighted the goal of achieving 100% connectivity in schools.
Educación panameña arranca 2026 con rediseño curricular y retos históricos pendientesPanama· 2026-03-02
Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education who signed the agreement for the acquisition of laptops.
Meduca relanza licitación por $273 millones para la compra de 531,250 laptops estudiantilesPanama· 2026-02-26
Lucy Molinar, the Minister of Education, requested time to review the situation regarding the school transfers.
Docentes denuncian traslado sin resolución oficial de centro nocturno en Pueblo NuevoPanama· 2026-02-24
The Minister of Education, Lucy Molinar, addressed the controversy regarding the new curriculum.
Metalurgia en el aula: ¿ciencia o traición a la patria?Panama· 2026-02-23Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education who indicated that 99.5% of schools will open their doors for the new school year.
Más de 876 mil estudiantes regresan a clases el 2 de marzoPanama· 2026-02-21
Lucy Molinar, the Minister of Education, hopes that the country will approve its new educational law this year.
Ministra Molinar espera que reforma educativa sea aprobada este año: ‘No será un proceso eterno’Panama· 2026-02-19Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education in Panama, whom parents are urging to address their needs.
A contrarreloj: planteles reciben mantenimiento antes del inicio escolar el próximo 2 de marzoPanama· 2026-02-19
Lucy Molinar clarified the use of funds and food during the Summer 2026 Teacher Training.
Ministerio de Educación aclara uso de fondos y alimentación en las Capacitaciones Docentes Verano 2026Panama· 2026-02-13Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education who is part of the board of directors.
Denuncia por el CAI de Tocumen activa inspecciones oficialesPanama· 2026-02-08
Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education.
Junta directiva de la Senniaf convoca reunión por crisis en albergue de TocumenPanama· 2026-02-07Lucy Molinar confirmed that the education reform process is underway and will be gradual.
Por qué Panamá no puede esperar más: la urgencia de una reforma educativaPanama· 2026-02-04
Lucy Molinar emphasized the urgent need to update the country's educational programs.
‘No podemos vivir con un programa de estudios de hace 14 años’: Lucy MolinarPanama· 2026-01-26Lucy Molinar is the Minister of Education who was not present at the event but discussed responsibilities regarding the educational proposal.
Comisión de Educación inicia debate nacional para una nueva Ley Orgánica de EducaciónPanama· 2026-01-24
