Panama: Activists to march in Panama City June 21

Event

Activists plan to march in downtown Panama City on June 21. The purpose of the action is to demand increased education funding for the University of Panama. Participants will gather at the University of Panama's Simon Bolivar Library from 10:00 before marching towards the Ministry of Economy and Finances. It is unclear how many people will participate.

Additional police will likely deploy to monitor the demonstration. The gathering and related security measures, including possible road closures and movement restrictions, will likely result in localized business and transport disruptions. The action is likely to pass off peacefully, but isolated clashes with security services cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the affected area on June 21.