Pensioners may close city streets next week

Pensioners in Panama have again warned that they may close the streets of the city next week to alert President Martinelli that they are calling for a raise to cover the increase in the cost of living.
Eladio Fernandez, leader of the Independent Retirees in Panama, appearing on TVN news was saddened that could not talk to the president, Ricardo Martinelli, who has not responded to a letter they delivered

On March 12 pesnioners had called for an increase of 50 dollarsbut were, now seeking $ 100 because "the government wanted to feast on the Social Security Fund." (to purchase the North and South Corridors.

Because"we continue paying fees until we die, we are the largest shareholders of the Social Security Fund."

That is why "we want our piece."

Fernandez did not rule out that closing the streets to demand an increase in their pensions. Inder the previous adminstrationthey successfully blocked streets for days.
Martinelli has said no streets can be closed by demonstrators. He has been criticized by Citizens’ groups for inflexibility and his comments about “minority groups”