Panama Protest: Indigenous Community Clash Leaves Several Injured

Indigenous Protest in Arimae, Panama, Turns Violent; Injuries and Arrests Reported A protest by the Embera-Wounaan indigenous community in Arimae, Darien province, Panama, on June 6th, 2025, escalated into violence, resulting in injuries and the burning of a hut. Videos circulating online show clashes between protesters and SENAFront units, with tear gas being used. One video shows a man with numerous apparent gunshot wounds to his back. "The government, with its laws, wants to crush the strength of a people who will not break," states the author of one video. Eyewitnesses report that a tear gas canister, launched by anti-riot police, ignited the hut. The protest highlights ongoing tensions between the indigenous community and the Panamanian government over land rights and other issues. The incident raises concerns about the use of force by law enforcement and the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Calls for a full investigation into the events are growing.