According to the announcement of the Ministry of Security, the route will allow the free transportation of goods to that western territory, due to road blockades by settlers and workers of the banana sector.

In addition to supplying goods, the service will be available for people with medical appointments in the capital city, as well as for institutions that need to send supplies to the area, the source added.

The Union of Workers in the Banana Industry, Agriculture, and Related Companies continues this strike due to reforms to the Social Security Fund, a regulation that affects their pensions.

The day before, the President of the Republic, Jose Raul Mulino, ruled out a political and negotiated solution to the crisis, which has fueled the people’s demonstrations.

Mulino stated that if an “understanding” is not reached, he will proceed to open the roads by force.

The indefinite strike, started by teachers on April 23rd, has now been joined by construction workers, Indigenous people, students, and healthcare workers, with protests and closures in most provinces and at least two Indigenous regions.

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