18 November 2025. The Centre for Historical, Anthropological and Cultural Research (CIHAC AIP) today presented its annual management balance at the end of the year General Assembly and highlighted a 2025 marked by its growing scientific production, the expansion of its equipment and a strong outreach and training agenda.

During the report, the institution announced a significant increase in the publication of scientific articles in high-impact journals as well as an increase in the number of research projects financed from outside funds, strengthening the soundness and relevance of their work lines.

CIHAC also reported an intense participation in the national and international academic scene with more than 40 activities between congresses, seminars and symposiums attended by its researchers. That presence allowed us to share advances in history, anthropology and cultural studies and to strengthen networks with research centers in the region.

One of the most outstanding events of the year was the academic day "Ciudad 2025," organized by CIHAC itself, that brought together 19 Panamanian youth interested in historic thought and called more than 100 attendees, demonstrating the growing interest of citizens to know and discuss the history of the country.

In terms of internal strengthening, the centre announced the entry of five new research residents, bringing to 25 the total number of young people undergoing training under the programme and confirmed the creation of two new place of plant researchers with a view to strengthening the working groups and increasing the knowledge and impact of CIHAC at national and international level.

The institution also expanded its outreach and outreach efforts through teaching activities, the continuation of the "The Future Was Yesterday" podcast in partnership with El Festiador de Colombia and the development of the Public Archeology Program with Casco Antiguo schools, bringing scientific research closer to students and communities.

"That's been a very productive year. We're seeing an increasing interest in researching and understanding the past with the accompaniment of specialists with a well-known track record, and that's exactly what we have been offering at CIHAC," said the centre's director Juan Guillermo Martín.

With these results, CIHAC AIP assures its role as a reference in historic and anthropological research in Panama, promoting new generations of researchers and promoting dialogue between academia, culture and citizenship.