Panama Police Clash with Teachers in Colon Protest

Police Respond to Teacher Protest in Colon, Panama Colon, Panama – On June 4th, 2025, a protest by teachers in Colon, Panama, resulted in a significant police response. A video circulating on social media captures the events, showing police in riot gear advancing slowly towards a group of protesters. The video shows the police using tear gas to disperse the crowd. The exact cause of the protest remains unclear, however, comments on the video suggest the protest relates to government repression of teachers. One commenter stated, "Ya ban los cobardes a reprimir alos docentes para eso fueron entrando no para defender al pueblo q pena dan los policías de Panamá" (They're sending the cowards to repress the teachers; that's what they came in for, not to defend the people. Shame on the Panama police). The video's visual evidence of the police response and the emotional comments from viewers provide a compelling account of the situation. While the underlying reasons for the protest require further investigation, the video shows a tense encounter between protesters and law enforcement. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between the government and teachers in Panama.