05 Dec 2024 | 02:11 PM UTC
Panama: Protesters plan to march in Panama City on Dec. 5
Protesters plan to march to National Assembly in Panama City, Panama, from 16:00 on Dec. 5. Participants may march throughout the city.
Members of the Union of Construction Workers of Panama (Sindicato Unico Nacional de Trabajadores de la Industria de la Construccion y Similares, SUNTRACS) plan to march in Panama City on Dec. 5. Participants will gather at Parque Porras before marching to the National Assembly at 16:00. The purpose of the action is to oppose proposed reforms to the Social Security Fund.
Localized disruptions to businesses, public transport, and public services are likely near the march. Police will likely deploy to monitor the march and may move to disperse protesters, which could prompt confrontations. Protesters could block roads in the march route.
Avoid all demonstrations as a standard precaution. Seek alternative routes to circumvent areas affected by protests. Heed the instructions of security personnel.
