Panama Union Workers Block Highways Over Copper Mine Contract
- Construction workers’ union stage a march on congress
- Demand lawmakers reject a contract with Canadian miner
A demonstrator takes part in a protest against a mining contract in Panama City.
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Panama’s construction workers’ union blocked highways and marched on congress on Monday to demand that lawmakers reject a contract with Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
Union leader Saul Mendez said the contract violates national sovereignty by granting the company control of land, air and maritime space and doesn’t do enough to protect workers’ rights.