The State has an obligation to go beyond mere accompaniment. Diplomatic efforts must translate into concrete results, not just into observations. Recognizing the initial success does not prevent demanding more. Confirming their status, verifying conditions, and opening channels of dialogue was the essential first step. The visit, in itself, does not solve the underlying problem: ten citizens remain deprived of liberty in a system where times are uncertain and decisions are opaque. The State must ensure an effective defense and actively work towards a solution that allows their return to the country. The Foreign Minister did well by traveling to Cuba. But it cannot be the last one. Because in such cases, the true measure of commitment is not the presence, but the outcome. In a sensitive case like that of the Panamanians detained in Havana, the direct presence of the State is necessary and sends the right signal: they are not alone.
