Panama tribunal rejects holding mine deal referendum

Panama’s electoral tribunal on Monday dismissed the idea of organizing a referendum in December on a mining contract that has ignited countrywide protests. President Laurentino Cortizo suggested holding a referendum on December 17 in a bid to defuse 10-day-old demonstrations that have blocked roads and starved shops of supplies. “At this time, the conditions are […]

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