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Negotiations Continue in Panama with Intermittent Roadblocks

The social sectors and the government seek to sign an agreement on the first of eight demands. Meanwhile, some roadblocks remain in Chiriqui.

Negotiations between government representatives and organized protesting groups entered a third day on Saturday in central Panama.

Tired of media censorship and the political and economic crisis in Venezuela, Maria Jose Vargas gave up her job with a digital TV channel.

Thousands of Panamanians demand that the government reduce the cost of living, including gas, food, medicine and energy prices.

Bronya Clyde from Puerto Rico took our photo of the day: “Dusk at the Pier”, in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.

The closure of highways has meant that transport companies, used by migrants to cross the isthmus to Costa Rica, could not continue operating

It’s the third time Bukele extended emergency rule since March, when he granted authorities powers to arrest & try people without due process

Over 100 trucks are trying to advance on the Interamerican Highway to Panama City but several roadblocks have thus far stymied their effort.

He asked, how is it possible that the same old politicians are in the running for the 2024 presidential election in Panama?

The unified demands will address measures related to fuel, food, medicine, electricity, corruption, and 6% of GDP for education.