Mariano Mena

Mariano Mena is a prominent Panamanian trade union leader and former secretary of the Central General de Trabajadores de Panamá, where he served for 22 years. A skilled machinist, he has dedicated over three decades to advocating for workers' rights and has transitioned into educational roles, presiding over the Universidad de Trabajadores de América Latina and the Instituto Latinoamericano de Cooperación y Desarrollo. Active in international training initiatives, Mena remains a vocal critic of government policies impacting workers, particularly concerning pension reforms and labor rights.