LOWacled · L2 · riot2025-03-21
[Panama] Riots: Violent demonstration
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On 21 March 2025, in Colon, Colon, teachers and members of the Association of the Unionist Movement of Educators of the Republic of Panama (ASOMOGRERP) demonstrated against the reforms to the Social Security Fund (CSS). The demonstrators clashed with police forces, who fired tear gas. The Union's leader was arrested, along with other demonstrators. Members of the Single Union of Construction and Associated Workers (Suntracs) were also present.
- Severity
- LOW
- Occurred
- 2025-03-21
- Country
- Panama
- Event type
- riot
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