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June 15, 2025 at 10:10 PM
🇵🇦 *Police repression denounced in Panama*
👮♂️ Elena Cruz, leader of the Ngäbe-Buglé region, denounced police repression following Operation Omega in Chiriquí Grande, ordered by President José Raúl Mulino Quintero.
📄 They demand the repeal of Law 462, the annulment of the agreement with the United States, and the cancellation of mining and dam projects that affect the communities.
🗣️ Discontent spreads beyond the region, reflecting growing national tension.
🚨 The operation included air and ground deployment, resulting in injuries among indigenous protesters protesting against Social Security Law 462.
👥 The government justifies the operation to restore free movement in Bocas del Toro, affected by more than 40 days of blockades and protests.