Changuinola: Government Fair and Negotiations Amidst the Conflict

The meeting, which took place behind closed doors and began around 2:00 pm, included the participation of authorities from the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development (Mitradel) and the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI). 

Gasoline shortage in Bocas del Toro due to multiple roadblocks. The banana union has kept the roads closed for several weeks.

The government commission resumed talks Saturday May 17 with leaders of the Bocas del Toro Banana Industry Workers Union (Sitraibana), in a new attempt to resolve the conflict affecting the province and some progress has been made. For example, several roads were allowed to partially reopen between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

In addition, the government held a fair this Saturday in the Changuinola area to address the public’s pent-up demands.