Francisco Smith
Francisco Smith is the Secretary General of the Banana Workers Union (Sitraibana), actively involved in the ongoing negotiations with government representatives to address the concerns of banana workers in Bocas del Toro regarding recent legislative changes that they believe threaten their rights.
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Francisco Smith led the Sitraibana union and declared an indefinite strike during the protests.
Corte Suprema de Justicia rechaza recurso que cuestionaba detenciones durante las protestas en Bocas del Toro
Panama· 2025-10-31
Francisco Smith is the leader of Sitraibana who was arrested for alleged public order crimes.
La raíz del conflicto en Bocas del Toro: entre el banano, el sindicato y la represiónPanama· 2025-10-20
He is the secretary general of Sitraibana and is involved in a judicial process related to the strike.
Sitraibana pierde último recurso legal; queda en firme ilegalidad de huelga en Bocas del ToroPanama· 2025-09-06
Francisco Smith, the general secretary of Panama’s Sitraibana banana workers’ union, was charged for crimes related to his involvement in the protests.
Panama's Mulino to push for Chiquita's return after mass layoffs, blasts lawsuit threats
Guyana· 2025-08-22
Francisco Smith, former banana leader, announced legal actions against the company Chiquita.
Mulino le responde a Francisco Smith: ‘Él fue el responsable de quebrar Bocas del Toro y la bananera’Panama· 2025-08-21
José Raúl Mulino referred to Francisco Smith, an ex-banana leader, who is currently facing legal issues.
En Directo: Presidente Mulino realiza conferencia de prensa desde DariénPanama· 2025-08-21
Francisco Smith is a union leader who has been criticized for his role in the negotiations with Chiquita.
Ministra de Trabajo responsabiliza al dirigente Francisco Smith si las negociaciones con Chiquita fallanPanama· 2025-08-20
Francisco Smith is the secretary general of SITRAIBANA who was detained during negotiations.
Crisis de la democracia y vulneración de derechos humanosPanama· 2025-07-17
Francisco Smith is the leader of the Banana Industry Workers' Union (Sitraibana) who had his preventive detention revoked by the court.
Revocan detención a dirigente de Sitraibana Francisco SmithPanama· 2025-07-09Francisco Smith called for calm among the members of the banana workers' union in Bocas del Toro.
Dirigente de Sitraibana Francisco Smith llama a la calma en Bocas del ToroPanama· 2025-06-30
Francisco Smith, the secretary of the Sitraibana union, expressed optimism about Chiquita's return after negotiations.
Die letzte Ernte: Chiquita bricht mit Panama
Switzerland· 2025-06-30
Francisco Smith is a union leader currently detained for alleged crimes.
Detenciones, asilos y protestas: la crisis sindical en medio de las manifestaciones en PanamáPanama· 2025-06-23
Francisco Smith is currently incarcerated and has lost communication with the public.
Sábado Picante: Bocas del Toro: una crisis acumulada y anunciadaPanama· 2025-06-21Francisco Smith, the general secretary of the Banana Industry Workers Union (Sitraibana), is currently detained.
Coobana sostiene exportación de banano a Europa pese a la crisis en Bocas del ToroPanama· 2025-06-20
Francisco Smith is mentioned as a key actor to mobilize for restoring dialogue in the affected areas.
‘Cada paso hacia la violencia es un paso lejos de la solución’: Defensoría del Pueblo sobre situación en ChanguinolaPanama· 2025-06-20
Francisco Smith is the general secretary of the Sitraibana union who called for an indefinite strike in the banana farms of Changuinola.
Director de la Policía acusa a alcaldes y representantes de azuzar protestas y mover logística con carros oficialesPanama· 2025-06-19
Francisco Smith is the general secretary of the Banana Industry Workers Union (Sitraibana) who has been transferred to La Joya prison for provisional detention.
Francisco Smith y Gilberto Guerra son trasladados a la cárcel ‘La Joya’Panama· 2025-06-18
Francisco Smith, the leader of the banana workers' union Sitraibana, was detained for allegedly inciting the banana strike.
Manifestantes rechazan diálogo y exigen derogación de la reforma a la Seguridad SocialPanama· 2025-06-18Francisco Smith is the general secretary of the Sitraibana union and has been detained under accusations related to public safety.
El PRD de Benicio Robinson defiende a sindicalista detenido y advierte persecución políticaPanama· 2025-06-18
Francisco Smith is a banana leader who remains under preventive detention during the protests.
Operación Omega: 48 detenciones y se investiga la muerte de una personaPanama· 2025-06-18
Francisco Smith, a leader of Sitraibana, was apprehended after reaching agreements with the government.
Con la mediación de la iglesia, docentes tienen primer acercamiento con el EjecutivoPanama· 2025-06-18
Francisco Smith is the general secretary of the Banana Workers Union (Sitraibana) and has been detained on multiple charges.
Bocas del Toro: decretan detención provisional para el dirigente de Sitraibana Francisco SmithPanama· 2025-06-18
Francisco Smith is the general secretary of the Banana Industry Workers' Union and a key figure in the banana strike and roadblocks in Changuinola.
Francisco Smith, líder de Sitraibana, enfrentará audiencia ante un juez de garantíasPanama· 2025-06-17
Francisco Smith is the general secretary of the Banana Workers Union (Sitraibana) and is currently under custody facing multiple criminal charges.
Desde Isla Colón y de forma virtual: así comparece Francisco Smith ante el juez de garantíasPanama· 2025-06-17Francisco Smith is the leader of Sitraibana who was apprehended by authorities after the approval of the law.
Mulino sanciona ley especial para trabajadores bananerosPanama· 2025-06-16Francisco Smith is mentioned as a key actor who needs to mobilize to send a message of cessation of hostilities and restoration of dialogue.
‘La violencia no es la vía’: Defensoría del Pueblo llama al respeto y al diálogoPanama· 2025-06-15Francisco Smith is a leader whose commitment was reportedly disregarded by educators in Bocas del Toro.
Mulino ordena reabrir Bocas del Toro: ‘Se acabó el relajo’Panama· 2025-06-12Francisco Smith was part of the Sitraibana delegation that maintained conversations with the Assembly's board.
Fin a los cierres en Bocas del Toro: Asamblea y Sitraibana logran acuerdo para reabrir víasPanama· 2025-06-11Francisco Smith is the leader of the union who received a note from the president about the pension law.
Diputados y sindicalistas de Bocas del Toro retomarán conversaciones este miércolesPanama· 2025-06-11
He is the Secretary General of the Banana Industry Workers' Union (Sitraibana) and is involved in negotiations to resolve the blockades.
Chiriquí Grande: la otra cara de los bloqueos en Bocas del ToroPanama· 2025-06-11