Talks in Colon end strikes

Monday, March 19, 2018, the first talks between the leaders of the Fight Committee for the Salvation of Columbus and representatives of the Executive, concluded ending two strikes.

The dialogue during the meeting brought the end to the teachers’ strike and general strike, with the signing of two agreements. In addition, the talks brought the agreement that on Wednesday, March 21st talks on education and health would be set up, to address the populations needs. 

The meeting, which lasted about four hours, was attended by the Minister of the Presidency, Álvaro Alemán; the Minister of Education, Marcela Paredes; the Minister of Health, Miguel Mayo; the mayor Federico Policani; the official deputy Miguel Salas; and on the committee’s side Edgardo Voitier, coordinator and 11 other leaders.