Panama's President Criticizes Parents Supporting Teacher's Strike

Panama President Condemns Parents Supporting Teacher's Strike, Highlights Growing Educational Divide Panama City, May 30, 2025 – President José Raúl Mulino has voiced strong criticism of parents supporting the ongoing teacher's strike, accusing them of exacerbating the educational crisis. The strike, which has disrupted classes across the country, has brought attention to the growing disparity in educational opportunities between students in public and private schools. "The unions are one thing," Mulino stated in a recent video address, "but teachers and professors are another, and across the country, normalcy is increasing... It's very worrying, the issue of education, because of the difference that is already being seen between students in private schools and students in affected public schools, but even more so to think that there are still parents in this country who are sponsoring the strike." Mulino's comments highlight the significant educational inequalities in Panama. The strike, while intended to address teachers' concerns, is causing further setbacks for students in already disadvantaged public schools. The President's call for parents to send their children back to school underscores the urgency of resolving the situation and ensuring equitable educational access for all Panamanian children.