The incident occurred as Panamanian police violently cracked down on Indigenous communities protesting against Law 462. On Sunday, the General Congress of Guna Yala, a member organization of the National Coordinating Body of Indigenous Peoples of Panama (COONAPIP), denounced that an Embera teenager died after being struck in the head by pellets. RELATED: U.S. Seeks […]

Panamanian teachers’ unions have launched an indefinite strike against Law 462, denouncing privatization of social security and government repression. Progressive groups join calls for repeal and national sovereignty. Related: Indigenous People Ask Leo XIV To Stop the Violence in Protests in Panama Panama is witnessing a historic mobilization as teachers’ unions, supported by progressive social […]

The seven indigenous ethnic groups of Panama have asked Pope Leo XIV to intercede to stop violence against them in the national protests and to urge the government of Jose Mulino to establish a genuine dialogue to resolve the current crisis. RELATED: Panamanian Workers and Social Movements Unite in Fierce March Against Mulino’s Neoliberal Agenda […]

Panamanian workers and social organizations intensify protests against President José Raúl Mulino’s neoliberal policies, including the controversial Law 462, U.S. military agreements, and environmental threats, demanding sovereignty and social justice. Related: Panamanian Union Leader Saul Mendez Requests Asylum in Bolivian Embassy Panama is witnessing one of the most significant waves of social mobilization in recent […]

The National Union of Construction Workers faces government crackdown. On Wednesday, the National Union of Workers of Construction and Similar Industries (SUNTRACS) said it is the target of a government crackdown under President Jose Mulino. RELATED: Panama Protests: University Students Mobilize for National Autonomy and Sovereignty SUNTRACS Undersecretary Yamir Cordoba denounced what he described as […]

Panamanian university students, faculty, and workers march to defend university autonomy and national sovereignty, rejecting President Mulino’s attacks and U.S. interference. The mobilization, led by Rector Eduardo Flores Castro, underscores growing resistance to neoliberal and imperialist pressures in Panama. Related: Panamanian Indigenous Peoples Support Social Protests Hundreds of students and faculty from the University of […]

Teachers, workers, and students reject the policies implemented by President Mulino. On Tuesday, the National Coordinating Body of Indigenous Peoples of Panama (COONAPIP) expressed its support for the protests being carried out by teachers, workers, and students against the policies implemented by President Jose Mulino. RELATED: Panamanian Police Repress Protests Against Social Security Reforms More […]

Citizens reject changes that will lead to poverty-level pensions. On Monday, the Panamanian National Police harshly cracked down on citizens protesting against Law 462, which reforms the Social Security Fund, and against the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States. RELATED: MoU Allowing U.S. Military Presence in Panama is Unconstitutional: Sevillano Riot […]

The document violates the Panamanian Constitution and the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality of the Panama Canal. On Wednesday, attorney Juan Sevillano filed a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court challenging the constitutionality of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on April 9 between Panama’s Security Ministry and the U.S. Department of Defense. RELATED: Panama Stands […]

This country is becoming a springboard for the consolidation of U.S. military presence in the region, Professor Rodriguez warned. On Wednesday, under the banner of “strengthening regional security,” Panama and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding that prioritizes free passage for U.S. military vessels through the Panama Canal and reinstates the rotational presence […]