Panama Protests: Tense Standoff in Bocas del Toro

Protests Erupt in Bocas del Toro, Panama: Police and Protesters Clash Amidst Rising Tensions. Bocas del Toro, Panama – June 15, 2025 witnessed a surge in civil unrest as protests erupted in the streets. A live video, captured by RPNoticias panamá, shows a tense standoff between law enforcement and demonstrators. The footage depicts police in riot gear facing off against protesters amidst a scattering of projectiles on the roadway. One commenter, expressing concern, stated, "Para donde se yevaro los indigina los abogado donde est es ilegal abel sacado a los q luchas demande est dictadurar q tenemos" (Where did they take the indigenous people, the lawyers, where this is illegal, Abel took out those who fight, demand this dictatorship we have). Another commenter, showing support for the protesters, added, "están acorralados , los policías no pueden avanzar 💪💪💪 vamos mi gente de bocas abajo lac462" (They are cornered, the police cannot advance 💪💪💪 come on my people from Bocas down lac462). The video, though short, offers a glimpse into the volatile atmosphere and underscores the need for further investigation into the underlying causes of the unrest. While the immediate situation remains tense, the outpouring of support from the community suggests a strong sense of collective action and resilience.