What is behind the largest protests in Panama in years?
As the country continues to battle ongoing protests, we take a look the reasons why and the government’s response.
aljazeera.com
Teachers were the first group to demonstrate at the start of July but they have since been joined by other groups, including construction workers, students and members of Indigenous groups.
Initially, the protesters called for the freezing and reduction of fuel prices, a price cap on food and an increase in the budget for education, but the demands have since widened to include a national negotiation to address political corruption and discuss larger political reforms.