Protests of Historic Magnitude in Panama

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During July 2022, Panama experienced weeks of popular protest and convulsion. Thousands of people went into the streets to demand government action to contain the prices of gasoline, basic food items, and medicine. The protests led to the closing of public schools, suspension of transportation, and calls for strikes. The United Nations office in Panama called on the parties to “seek consensus,” while the Catholic Church offered to mediate in the conflict. During the protests, the Interamerican highway, a vital route for the connection with Costa Rica and the transport of goods throughout Panama, was partially closed. Pundits and editorialists endeavored to put the protests into context, pointing to recent events as well as longer-term causes.

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