Protesters and police clash in eastern Panama
- Protests have been ongoing in Panama for a month and a half, addressing issues like social security changes and a security agreement with the U.S.
- Clashes occurred when border police attempted to clear a highway blocked by Indigenous community members, resulting in injuries to both authorities and protesters.
- President José Raúl Mulino stated he will not reverse the social security changes or permit road obstructions by protesters.
- The protests have continued despite the government's stance on these issues.
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AP PHOTOS: Panama protests have lasted 45 days and counting
ARIMAE, Panama (AP) — Protests have persisted in parts of Panama for a month and a half. They’ve covered a range of issues including the changes to social security and opposition to a security agreement giving U.S. soldiers and contractors…
Protesters and police clash in eastern Panama - CT Insider
By Giorgio Trucchi, Rebelion, Latin American Summary, June 6, 2025. The Panamanian people face daily government harassment and police repression. Interviewed by Continents and Contents, program of the international press agency Pressenza, the environmentalist, journalist and Panamanian friend Olmedo Carrasquilla makes a development of the situation [...] La entrada Panamá. Growing mobilization of broad sectors of society was first published in L…
Repression in Panama By Giorgio Trucchi The Panamanian people face daily government harassment and police repression. Interviewed by Continents and Contents, program of the international press agency Pressenza, the environmentalist, journalist and Panamanian friend Olmedo Carrasquilla makes an update on the situation that the country is experiencing. [...] La entrada Panamá Continue social protests and organizations denounce police repression a…
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