Panama: Truckers End Strike

The Government and the union agreed to meet in the coming days to resolve complaints made by the industry, which resulted in two days of strikes and business losses of at least $10 million.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

The blockade by truckers on the border between Costa Rica and Panama, organized by the National Chamber of Cargo Transportation (Canacarga) and the Truckers Union of Chiriqui (Sicachi), was suspended on the night of February 16, after a party from the Government of Panama went from the capital to the province of Chiriqui.

Prensa.com reports that "... after the meeting, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Augusto Arosemena, said that another meeting was set for the 24th of this month, during which they will discuss the various proposals put forward for solving the demands made by drivers, in adherence to international agreements."

Panamaamerica.com.pa states that "... The impact of the actions of the sector is significant. According to data supplied by Manuel Mora, president of the National Chamber of Cargo Transportation (Canatraca), the two-day strike has generated losses for this body in the order of $3.5 million. In regards to activities in the commercial sector, the losses amounted to $8,000,000. "

See "$12 million in Losses from Freight Blockade".

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