Manuel Sanjur
Manuel Sanjur is the president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Archipelago of Bocas del Toro, Panama. He has been vocal about the dire economic situation facing the islands due to ongoing protests and indefinite roadblocks that have severely impacted the tourism sector, which is a crucial part of the local economy. Sanjur has highlighted the struggles that local businesses are facing, exacerbated by previous closures related to the pandemic and a mining crisis. He emphasizes the need for respect for the right to protest while also advocating for the right to work and the survival of small businesses in the region.
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Manuel Sanjur, the president of the Chamber of Commerce of Isla Colón, described the economic situation as 'bancarrota'.
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Panama· 2025-06-08
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