Massive Protests In Panama Over Rising Fuel And Food Prices

Photo shows empty shelves at a grocery store near Panama City.

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RFI/AFP: Fresh roadblocks as Panama protesters reject deal 

Panama City (AFP) – There were fresh demonstrations and roadblocks in Panama on Monday as pressure groups turned their backs on a deal signed with the government to end their protest in exchange for a fuel price cut. After union leaders consulted grassroots supporters on the deal announced Sunday, it was decided to continue the protest, said Luis Sanchez, a leader of the Anadepo civic grouping. "We had warned the executive that we still have to consult the rank and file," he told the TVN-2 channel. The agreement, he added, "was signed under pressure" and members have opted to continue the mobilization that had seen trucks and banner-waving demonstrators paralyze the strategic Pan-American Highway.  

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WNU Editor: One or two governments are now collapsing around the world each week. It looks like Panama is next. 

Massive Protests In Panama Over Rising Fuel And Food Prices  

Protests paralyze Panama's capital after negotiations fail -- EFE  

Protests paralyze Panama’s capital after negotiations fail -- La Prensa  

New roadblocks go up in Panama as protesters reject gov’t deal -- Al Jazeera

Panamanians Go To The Polls Today To Elect A New President

The results of the presidential race are expected on Sunday evening and president-elect will take office July 1 [Reuters]

Al Jazeera: Panama votes to elect president amid corruption scandals

Surveys show the ruling Panamenista Party will lose power in elections marked by outrage over corruption allegations.

Panama City - Voters in Panama cast ballots on Sunday to elect their next president, 71 legislators, and hundreds of local government officials.

The country's 2.7 million voters are expected to vote the ruling Panamenista Party out of office in elections marked by widespread outrage over recent government corruption scandals.

Businessman and former lawmaker Laurentino "Nito" Cortizo is the top contender for the next five-year term as president. For months, the Democratic Revolutionary Party candidate held a double-digit lead in most polls.

"We are very certain the people will ensure the triumph of Nito Cortizo," his campaign spokesperson Juvy Cano told Al Jazeera.

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More News On Today's Panama Election

Panama votes for president; candidates vow to fight graft and inequality -- Reuters
Panama votes with Odebrecht scandal looming -- DW
Challenger Channels Voter Anger as Panama Elects New President -- Bloomberg
Texas-educated businessman ahead in polls in run for president of Panama -- Los Angeles Times
Who are the frontrunners in Panama's election? -- BBC