Mining protests swell as they enter 9th day
Tuesday, October 31, marks the ninth day of nationwide closures and protests rejecting the opencast mining contract . Far...
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Mining protests cause shutdown of Patriotic Parades
The Ministry of Education (Meduca) reported "that after conversations and approaches with parents and directors of official and private schools...
Nurses plan staggered strike from Wedneday
The National Association of Nurses of Panama (Anep) agreed to go on a staggered work stoppage after a meeting...
Teachers call indefinite strike – construction workers return to street
The unions that are in the streets protesting and closing roads announced Sunday night that they will continue with...
Mining protests continue – provincial bus services frozen
Despite the announcement by President Laurentino Cortizo of a referendum to define the future of Law 406 (which establishes...
562 face vandalism charges during protests
The Novey Company on Calle 50 in the capital was among businesses vandalized across the country following demonstrations on...
Bikers ride to reject mining law as protests swell
Scores of motorcyclists, many sporting the shirt of the Panama national soccer Team paraded on Avenida Balboa with the Panama...
Panamanians abroad join fight against mining law
Panamanians abroad have joined the fight carried out by environmentalists, young people, union members, and civil society in rejection...
World famed rapper turns to Panama crisis
The Puerto Rican rapper Residente has already made his first appearance on social networks in relation to the current crisis...
Protestors blocking Pacora Bridge open “humanitarian corridor"
Protesters who have blocked the Pacora River bridge (eastern Panama) throughout the week announced Friday night that they would...
Young people swell the ranks of mining protestors
Friday saw the culmination of a week of protests across Panama by people from civil society and union members...
Private Enterprise Council calls on Cortizo to face up
The National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep) sitting in permanent session has called on the National Government to “face...
