Thousands of Panamanians from a broad range of trade unions and Marxist-Leninist organizations continued the general strike. Its demands include full wages during quarantine, the continuation of a food stimulus, and pay raises for all workers. Credits to Frenadeso Panamá. Thousands of Panamanians from a broad range of trade unions and Marxist-Leninist organizations continued the general strike. Its demands include […]
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Hundreds of protesters in Panama City gathered at the National Office of the Comptroller, blockading roads demanding that the government reverse its decision to exclude its citizens less than 25 years old from receiving a "solidarity voucher" of $100 a month to spend on food.
Hundreds of protesters gathered across Panama City, blockading roads and clashing with riot police to demand that people under 25 be given a solidarity fund for food at $100 per month. Several arrests were made, with many students facing sexual harassment under detainment.
Young Panamanians protested against President Laurentino Cortizo's decision to exclude people less than 25 years old from the "solidarity voucher", giving people $100 per month to alleviate the COVID-19 pandemic's financial stress. Students blockaded several roads in response to the decision, including the Balboa and Cinco De Mayo avenues. Police responded by opening fire with rubber bullets and arresting several students, taking them to a police station, and later releasing them without torturing them in any form.