Pilar Chato writes [es] [1]for the blog Oye about the recent violent protests by banana plantation workers in Bocas del Toro [2] that lasted nine days [3] and, as she reports, left “700 detained, hundreds injured and various dead.” She goes on to say that protests against the government [4] of Ricardo Martinelli [5] have escalated: “the accusations of a civil dictatorship are not only coming from the opposition but also from social, environmental and human rights organizations.” She also explains what Law 30 [6] is all about, a precursor [7]for the protests in Bocas del Toro.
Panama: Questioning Strength of Panamanian Democracy After Protests Against Law 30 and Martinelli
· Written by Silvia Viñas
Categories: Latin America, Panama, Labor, Law, Politics, Protest