Diógenes Espinoza
Diógenes Espinoza is a prominent union leader in Panama, known for his role as the head of the Sindicato Único Nacional de Trabajadores de la Industria de la Construcción y Similares (Suntracs). He recently made headlines for threatening to take over public offices in Bocas del Toro in protest against Law 462 of the Caja de Seguro Social, which he demands be repealed. His statements have drawn strong criticism from the government, which views them as a threat to public safety and order.
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Diógenes Espinoza is a union leader who surrendered to the Public Ministry after facing charges for allegedly threatening to take public offices in Bocas del Toro.
Se entrega dirigente sindical que amenazó con tomarse las oficinas públicas en Bocas del Toro
Panama· 2025-06-13
Diógenes Espinoza is the leader of the National Union of Workers in Construction and Similar Industries (Suntracs) who threatened to take public offices in the province.
Dirigente de Sitraibana enfrenta acusaciones por atentar contra la seguridad colectivaPanama· 2025-06-04
Diógenes Espinoza is a leader of the Suntracs union who threatened to occupy public offices if the government does not repeal Law 462.
Sindicato bananero pide presencia de una comisión de la Asamblea en Bocas del ToroPanama· 2025-06-03
Diógenes Espinoza threatened to take over public offices in Bocas del Toro if the government does not repeal Law 462.
Dirigente del Suntracs amenaza con la toma de oficinas públicasPanama· 2025-06-03
He is the leader of the union who threatened to take over public offices in protest.
Gobierno rechaza amenazas de dirigente sindical de tomarse las oficinas públicas en Bocas del ToroPanama· 2025-06-03