Amid a process aimed at dissolving one of Panama’s most active and important unions, the International Labour Organization (ILO) issued a report identifying measures that hinder union organization.

The arrests are part of the Mulino government’s crackdown on prolonged protests against his administration by organized labor.The arrests are part of the Mulino government’s crackdown on prolonged protests against his administration by organized labor.

Panamanian social and union organizations denounce fierce government repression, including prosecutions, torture, and a covert massacre, aimed at imposing a plan of submission to imperialism.

According to SUNTRACS, the country ‘s largest union, its general secretary, Saúl Méndez, had to flee Panama due to the political persecution by Mulino’s right-wing government.

The demonstrations, which have lasted more than 70 days, have been firmly repressed by the Mulino government, which has affirmed that it will not repeal the social security law that has caused so much controversy.

Protests, rapprochement with Washington, and a pro-business government have marked the first year of Mulino’s neoliberal government.

The government’s decision was allegedly made to respond to alleged looting. However, striking workers affirm that looting is an excuse by the government to increase repression.

After more than fifty days, some struggles have won new rights; while the government launches a security operation called “Operation Omega” to clear the blocked roads.

Panamanian workers have been on strike for over a month against the policies of the José Raúl Mulino government.

The Panamanian workers’ strike enters another week and is gaining more support despite police and judicial pressure from the Mulino government, say the demonstrators.

More workers join the strike against social security reform and security concessions, uniting against repression and in defense of national sovereignty.

While the Catholic Church and the businessmen look for a deal, the workers are still fighting against the neoliberal projects of José Raúl Mulino’s government.