Panama Experiencing Largest Protests in Decades
Thousands of Panamanians demand that the government reduce the cost of living, including gas, food, medicine and energy prices.
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Dusk at the Pier, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico – Photo of the Day
Bronya Clyde from Puerto Rico took our photo of the day: “Dusk at the Pier”, in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.
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Nationwide Protests in Panama Complicates Migrant Situation
The closure of highways has meant that transport companies, used by migrants to cross the isthmus to Costa Rica, could not continue operating
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El Salvador Extends State of Emergency as Families Protest Arbitrary Arrests
It’s the third time Bukele extended emergency rule since March, when he granted authorities powers to arrest & try people without due process
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Panama City Awaits a Food Caravan Held Up by Barricades
Over 100 trucks are trying to advance on the Interamerican Highway to Panama City but several roadblocks have thus far stymied their effort.
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Ruben Blades: the Same Old Politicians Encouraging Chaos
He asked, how is it possible that the same old politicians are in the running for the 2024 presidential election in Panama?
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Panama: Protesting Groups Agree on a Single Agenda…
The unified demands will address measures related to fuel, food, medicine, electricity, corruption, and 6% of GDP for education.
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New Roadblocks in Panama as Protesters Reject Gov’t Deal
Protesters in Panama have erected new roadblocks, rejecting a deal signed with the government to clear the highways…
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Panama: Protests, Roadblocks and Negotiations Continue
A citizen clamor demands the authorities lower the prices of fuel, basic foods & medicine. The gas price was lowered to $3.25 as of Monday
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Panama Paralyzed with Days of Protests and Road Blockades
New demonstrations and peaceful road blockades took place this Friday (7/15) in Panama in protest over rising inflation and corruption.
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