Attorney General Will Investigate Bocas Riot Deaths and Injuries

(Panama-Guide) - La Prensa - Panama's Attorney General Giuseppe Bonissi said today he would open an official investigation in order to clarify the events surrounding the deaths of two banana workers, who were killed during protests and clashes with riot police last week in the city of Changuinola, in the province of Bocas del Toro. Bonissi said he would also investigate the cases of those who were injured, especially those with eye injuries. He said they have already started taking testimony from witnesses. The banana workers were protesting against the controversial Law 30. At least two people were killed and more than one hundred inured in the riots. Tomorrow president Ricardo Martinelli will travel to the area for the first time since the problems started.