Student Whose Story Was Overlooked Finally Carries Panama's Flag

The outstanding student emphasized that despite the difficult path, opportunities always arise. "Opportunities arise from chaos, no matter how hard the path is, it is very certain that a great reward awaits you," she specified. "Panama grows when every young person is respected, listened to, and valued," commented the Sepresac. "As a result of everything that happened, the team from the University of the Isthmus contacted me and offered me a full academic scholarship. Subsequently, the management of Remón Cantera College acknowledged that it was an internal error and that the corresponding investigations would be carried out. On that day, she regretted not having had the honor of carrying the flag because she was born abroad (Venezuela). "I am today in the Chepo parade as the flag bearer of the beautiful Panamanian flag," the student shared. The decision caused a flood of criticism, with citizens advocating for Rosanel to carry the flag. Quiroga's story began during the November 4th parades, when the student shared with the Panama América team her desire to carry the Panamanian flag. Additionally, last Sunday, Quiroga received a special invitation from the Presidential Secretariat for the Reorganization of the State and Constitutional Affairs, where she was able to meet with Dr. Miguel Antonio Bernal. In this sense, she confirmed that she has received a full university scholarship. "No merit should be overshadowed, and civic participation is a right that must unite us as a country." Rosanel Quiroga, the top student at Remón Cantera College, whose story went viral in early November because she could not carry the flag, finally carried the national emblem during the Chepo parades on Thursday. Subsequently, the Ministry of Education clarified that no regulation prevented the distinction.