Panama Faces Shortages As Protests Enter 3rd Week

Panama Faces Shortages As Protests Enter 3rd Week
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The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

These protests are part of a healthy democracy and the Cortizo admin has stressed the importance of a candid dialogue to address demands. However, some ill-intentioned politicians have infiltrated social movements to push their agenda even if it harms the most vulnerable populations.

Establishment-critical narrative

The Cortizo admin is the one responsible for carrying out a hypocritical "double agenda" in this crisis. While officials open negotiations with protesters who are seeking to find solutions through dialogue, other security forces keep ruthlessly cracking down mass demonstrations.



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