Aris Pimentel
Aris Pimentel is the president of the Chamber of Commerce of Bocas del Toro, who recently expressed concerns about the ongoing protests and road closures in the region, highlighting their detrimental impact on local commerce and the agricultural sector.
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Aris Pimentel warned that when banana activity stops, everything is paralyzed.
El PIB no se come: la peligrosa desconexión de la economía panameña
Panama· 2026-02-05
Aris Pimentel is the president of the Chamber of Commerce of Bocas del Toro and provided estimates on the economic losses due to vandalism in Changuinola.
Secuelas de una crisis: Saqueos en Changuinola dejan pérdidas por $2.8 millonesPanama· 2025-07-12
Aris Pimentel is the president of the Chamber of Commerce of Bocas del Toro, warning about the economic impact of Chiquita's operations suspension.
Gobierno conversa con Chiquita; intenta frenar crisis económica en Bocas del ToroPanama· 2025-07-09
Aris Pimentel, president of the local Chamber of Commerce, warns that commercial sales are still very low.
La factura de la crisis en Bocas del Toro: empresarios calculan pérdidas por $200 millonesPanama· 2025-07-09
Aris Pimentel is the president of the Chamber of Commerce of Bocas del Toro.
Changuinola comienza a recuperar la calma tras más de 45 días de cierresPanama· 2025-06-24Aris Pimentel, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Bocas del Toro, indicated that the area near Plaza Changuinola was the first to be attacked.
Amanecer tenso en Changuinola: las periferias son zonas de riesgo y los comerciantes se armanPanama· 2025-06-22
Aris Pimentel, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Bocas del Toro, detailed that Coobana could be producing about six containers of bananas per day.
Coobana sostiene exportación de banano a Europa pese a la crisis en Bocas del ToroPanama· 2025-06-20
Aris Pimentel, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Bocas del Toro, highlighted the critical situation in Changuinola due to the lack of gasoline and food supplies.
Changuinola se queda sin combustible; empresarios buscan rutas alternas a través de Costa RicaPanama· 2025-06-19Aris Pimentel commented that the government will have to face part of the losses of the banana company.
Parlamento de Panamá restituye beneficios a trabajadores de bananera de Estados Unidos
Costa Rica· 2025-06-14
Aris Pimentel is the president of the Chamber of Commerce of Bocas del Toro, observing the province's situation with concern.
‘Bananalandia’: una tierra secuestrada por la desidia y los juegos de poderPanama· 2025-05-30
Aris Pimentel is the president of the Chamber of Commerce in Bocas del Toro, warning about irreversible damages due to labor conflicts.
Bocas del Toro: Cámara de Comercio advierte daños irreversibles por conflicto laboralPanama· 2025-05-26Aris Pimentel is the president of the Chamber of Commerce of Bocas del Toro and is concerned about the economic future of the district.
Bocas del Toro al borde del colapso: bloqueos, huelga ilegal y pérdidas millonariasPanama· 2025-05-20
Aris Pimentel, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Bocas del Toro, explained the impact of the closures on commerce.
El futuro del banano en juego: Mulino sostendrá reunión clave con ChiquitaPanama· 2025-05-08