Panama arrests banana union leader after Chiquita strike ends

2025-06-18 12:00

Panamanian authorities have arrested the leader of Sitraibana, one of the banana workers' unions responsible for a six-week strike that disrupted Chiquita's operations in Changuinola, leading to the layoff of 6,500 workers.

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