[Panama] Protests: Peaceful protest

On 14 April 2025, in Panama City, Panama, officials of the National Assembly protested in the halls of the institution, shouting slogans, banging pots and marching, against the decision of the Comptroller General's Office to pay the officials with physical checks, instead of through electronic payments. The Comptroller's decision comes as part of an investigation into cases of nepotism and fraudulent payments within the institution. The protesters complained that being paid through physical checks is humiliating and disrespectful to their rights as workers. In the context of the same protest, at least a dozen officials protested outside a Deputy's office, located inside the Assembly, to reject a proposed draft law that modifies the career path of legislative officials.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-14

Country

Panama

Event type

protest

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