Fishermen protest rising fuel prices

Police used tear gas to disperse fishermen and reopen the Cinta Costera to vehicular traffic near the  Seafood Market on Monday, May 23.  They were demanding concrete answers from the Government in the face of the increase in fuel prices. They allege that only public transport drivers have received support from the authorities.

Similar actions took place in Coclé, Veraguas and Azuero reports La Prensa.