Herzog visits Panama and Costa Rica, deepening Israel’s foothold in Central America
During his visit to Panama, Herzog and Panamanian President Mulino announced the strengthening of the Free Trade Agreement and a commitment to work more closely together on cybersecurity, agriculture, and technology.
SUNTRACS fights political persecution in Panama
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.
Back to the colony: Panama is losing its sovereignty with the return of US troops
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.
Panama’s top union leader goes into exile in Bolivia
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.
Tariffs, threats, and economic sanctions: Trump’s tense relationship with Latin America
Trump’s approach to Latin America is an intensification of his first term approach to the region which is now dominated by progressive-leaning heads of state.
Repression of protests continues in Panama
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.
José Raúl Mulino’s controversial first year as president of Panama
Protests, rapprochement with Washington, and a pro-business government have marked the first year of Mulino’s neoliberal government.
Labor wins and increased repression: 50 days of Panama’s national strike
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.
“Sin lucha no hay victoria”: Por qué el pueblo panameño se levanta contra su gobierno y los EEUU
Los sectores populares en Panamá se encuentran en huelga desde hace un mes en contra de las políticas del gobierno de José Raúl Mulino.
“Without struggle, there is no victory”: Why the Panamanian people are standing up to their government and the US
Panamanian workers have been on strike for over a month against the policies of the José Raúl Mulino government.
“With our dignity high, no repression can stop us,” say Panamanian workers
The Panamanian workers’ strike enters another week and is gaining more support despite police and judicial pressure from the Mulino government, say the demonstrators.
Repression of Panama’s national strike drives workers from more sectors into the streets
More workers join the strike against social security reform and security concessions, uniting against repression and in defense of national sovereignty.
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