Protests and road closures continue nationwide

The installation by the Government of a Dialogue Table moderated by the Catholic Church has not stopped closures and protests in Panama City and across the country.

At Tocumen Airport, a plan has been activated to transport travelers affected by the closures The Interamerican highway, in the east of Chiriqui and in Santiago de Veraguas, is blocked.

In Capira truckers have installed vehicles for days, further aggravating vehicular congestion in the country.

Members of the Association of Authentic Independent Teachers of the Republic of Panama closed,  the Inter-American highway, at La Pesa (La Chorrera) and protests continue in Cabra, Pacora, Chepo.

Members of the Single Union of Construction and Similar Workers (Suntracs) continued their protests at the national level.

The workers protested on the Pan-American highway, near the 7 de Septiembre neighborhood, in Valle Hermoso (Arraiján), and in Howard. They also protested at the roundabout near the Tocumen International Airport, on Vía Brasil, and Calle 50.

In northern Panama, there were closures and demonstrations in Caimitillo and San Lorenzo.

In the midst of the protests, the Catholic Church announced that on  Monday, July 18 it will return to the general dialogue table. President Laurentino Cortizo said yesterday that he expects “sincere” talks, without double agendas.

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