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Panama Protests Force State of Emergency Amid Banana Crisis

6/1/2025

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In Bocas del Toro, Panama, fierce protests against Law 462 have sparked class suspensions and roadblocks, crippling the local banana industry. Former business leader Temístocles Rosas condemned the unions' actions, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency and engage in urgent talks with community leaders to find a resolution.

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In Bocas del Toro, Panama, fierce protests against Law 462 have sparked class suspensions and roadblocks, crippling the local banana industry. Former business leader Temístocles Rosas condemned the unions' actions, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency and engage in urgent talks with community leaders to find a resolution.