Mulino government seeks to dissolve Panama’s largest union, workers say
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.
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.
Panamanian workers’ strike for rights and sovereignty expands to new sectors
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.
“He is declaring war on the Panamanian people”: unions respond to Rubio’s visit
Marco Rubio visits Panama to impose US interests on President Mulino, while organized workers fight for self-determination and sovereignty.
What is happening in Latin America with vaccine roll-out?
In Latin American and the Carribean region, so far, nine countries have begun inoculating their populations against COVID-19 and all of them are providing free vaccination to all citizens
Hurricane Iota hits Central America on the tail of Eta
Hurricane Iota will prove to be a catastrophic hurricane for Central America, which is already struggling to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Eta two weeks ago
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