Panama Road Blockade: Banana Producers' 17-Week Fight for Survival

Small and medium-sized banana producers in Bocas del Toro, Panama, have blocked roads for 17 weeks, causing millions of dollars in losses. Adonai Quezada, a local producer, stated, "We are not just banana growers; we are people who want to work and contribute to the progress of our province." The protest highlights the economic vulnerability of small farmers and the need for government support. A commission from the National Assembly will visit Bocas del Toro to address the situation. The ongoing blockade underscores the complex relationship between multinational corporations and small-scale producers in Panama.