The reason behind the recent protests in Panama has been attributed to the new Social Security Fund law and the memorandum signed with the United States. However, various groups such as Suntracs, teachers, and indigenous people have a plan that goes beyond simply fighting for the repeal of that law and the memorandum.
According to indigenous leader Toribio García, the protest has broader political objectives and seeks to address issues that go beyond those specific laws. In this sense, the demonstration becomes a political act with an agenda that attempts to tackle various problems affecting these sectors of Panamanian society.
In García's words, "The protest is not just about the law or the memorandum, it is about our rights, about social justice and against everything that threatens our people." This approach indicates that current protests represent a broader struggle for social justice and respect for the rights of the mentioned groups.
Thus, although the Social Security Fund law and the memorandum with the United States have been the catalysts for these demonstrations, the participants have a more encompassing vision and are mobilizing for structural change in Panamanian society. The voice of these sectors seeks to be heard and their demands addressed in a broader political context.
