Martinelli Tours Changuinola - Site of Violent Protests

(Panama-Guide) - TVN Noticias - Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli began his tour of Changuinola in the province of Bocas del Toro with "Finca 66" - where he met with some leaders of the Cambio Democratico political party. During the meeting they talked about what happened last week in clashes between police and strikers. He reiterated his apologies, as he listened to their requests to repeal Law 30. During the tour, Martinelli took the opportunity to provide scholarships to the children of the union leaders who were killed in the clashes. It is expected that during the afternoon, the President will make a major announcement regarding the future of the employment status of banana plantation workers. The atmosphere in Changuinola has been quiet, even though some had said there would be protests, before the preparations for the funeral which will be held tomorrow.