| Many of you may be unaware that the country of Panama has had serious protests and demonstrations throughout the country for the past two weeks. The people have blockaded the major roads and are demanding an array of things from lower fuel and food prices to increased funding for the educational system and decreased funding for government officials. Their requests are not without merit, and for the past several days the leaders of the protests have been meeting with government leaders to reach resolution. Protests are not an uncommon way for the Panamanians to be heard. Overall, most of the protesting has been peaceful. However, due to the length of time that the protests have continued and the inability for the transport of goods due to the road blockades, the country is beginning to experience shortages in fresh produce, propane, and other items. We have seen limits on fuel and even on rice. Tonight in the western part of the country, the protests became violent. Several were injured and the intensity of what is happening in this beautiful country is growing. Please pray with us for resolution. Pray that the protest leaders and the government officials can reach an agreement and that the roads would reopen. The headline tonight read “News: The Catholic Church is the Mediator.” Pray with us that in this mediation the Lord would be glorified and peace will follow. |
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