Gilbert Mallol

Gilbert Mallol was the president of the Chamber of Commerce in Panama and one of the founders of the Cruzada Civilista, a movement that united various sectors of society against the dictatorship of Manuel Noriega. His leadership was instrumental in organizing protests and mobilizing citizens, as well as drafting key documents calling for civil resistance. Mallol's recollections of the early days of the movement highlight the urgency and determination of those who sought to speak out against government repression.