Marcial Gamarra, leader of the Naso Tribe protest, was arrested a few hours ago in Bocas del Toro, reports La Prensa. Supposedly, Mr. Gamarra was detained after shooting at a forklift of Ganadora Bocas, S.A., the livestock company that is dislodging the Naso people. During a visit last week, Minister of Government and Justice...
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Archive for November 13th, 2009
Not a Day for the Indigenous
Heavy Rains and Faulty Drainage Flood San Francisco
Water levels reportedly rose to over three feet in a matter of minutes midday yesterday, leaving cars submerged and businesses damaged across five streets in the San Francisco neighborhood of Panama City. For the Sheraton Hotel, this could mean millions in damages with pool, bar and restaurant areas under water. National Civil Protection units rescued...
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