Panama’s national strike that began 24th April, continues with more groups looking to join in the near future. Protesters are complaining about President José Raúl Mulino’s deals with the US, reform of the pension system and educational independence after police entered the University of Panama grounds. Beginning with construction and teacher unions, this has spread to pharmacists and nurses, whilst the proposed reopening of the Minera Panama risks more groups entering the streets. Many of the rallies have been organised by Sal de las Redes collective, who led anti-mining protests in 2023. Mulino countered by stating the country will not grow with strikes.