Caja de Seguro Social
The Caja de Seguro Social (CSS) is Panama's national social security institution, responsible for providing health care and social security services to workers and their families. Recent proposed reforms to the CSS have sparked widespread protests, as many citizens fear that changes might undermine their access to essential health services.
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Recent news mentions
The new norm of the Caja de Seguro Social is claimed to disrupt the existing laws governing the banana sector.
Empresarios turísticos de Isla Colón advierten que sus empresas ‘ya no pueden abrir’ por bloqueo de carreteras
Panama· 2025-06-07
The new law of the Caja de Seguro Social is a point of contention for the protesting banana workers and indigenous groups.
Al menos 25 puntos siguen bloqueados en Changuinola; se registra incidente entre camioneros y manifestantesPanama· 2025-05-15
The CSS reported that the girl was transferred to a pediatric hospital for treatment.
Niña de 4 años sufre grave fractura en la cabeza tras ataque con piedra durante protestaPanama· 2025-05-09
The Caja de Seguro Social is the subject of the proposed reforms being protested.
Reabren la vía Transístmica tras protestas contra reformas a la CSSPanama· 2025-03-13
