Riots in Panama City As some of you may have heard, on Feb 13th, a construction worker was shot and killed during a demonstration in Panama City. The union to which this worker belonged became outraged at the act and promptly turned violent. Riots began and several roads were closed, bonfires burned in the middle of streets, stones were thrown at cars and buildings and property was damaged. Police fired tear gas into the crowds to control them, but I think it backfired. Apparently they became more angry. I am not quite sure why the demonstrator was shot in the first place - it appears it was a peaceful demonstration demanding a raise in wages for construction workers, safer equipment and shorter work hours - all reasonable demands, I think. We are not very close
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