José Barrios

transport operator

José Barrios is a truck driver navigating the challenging routes between Ciudad de Panamá and Almirante, particularly affected by recent protests against Law 462, which has made transporting goods to Bocas del Toro a daunting task. With barricades and unpredictable road closures, his deliveries, which once took 10 to 12 hours, can now extend to days. Barrios emphasizes the hardships faced by local communities, balancing the realities of protest with the urgent need for supplies such as food and medicine, while voicing concerns over the deepening divide between Bocas del Toro and the rest of the country.