New roadblocks go up in Panama as protesters reject gov't deal
This article is a summary of reporting by Al Jazeera. Originally published July 19, 2022.
Protesters in Panama City and provincial regions established fresh street closures after union coalitions rejected a government-brokered fuel subsidy accord. Trade union leaders argued the price reduction did not sufficiently alleviate the severe squeeze on lower- and middle-income families. The rejection triggered larger street mobilizations and intensified demands for broader economic interventions.
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Unions erected new roadblocks across Panama after rejecting an initial agreement proposed by the government to curb fuel prices.
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