María del Carmen Benavides de Terrientes

María del Carmen Benavides de Terrientes is the executive secretary of the National Council for Evaluation and Accreditation of Universities of Panama (Coneaupa), an organization responsible for overseeing and ensuring the academic standards of higher education institutions in Panama. She has played a crucial role in the recent decision to revoke the operating license of the Universidad Panamericana (UPAM) due to its failure to meet accreditation requirements multiple times, highlighting the importance of quality education and institutional accountability.