Saúl Méndez
Saúl Méndez is the Secretary General of the National Union of Workers in the Construction Industry and Similar (Suntracs) in Panama. He has been a prominent figure in labor activism, advocating for workers' rights and better conditions in the construction sector. Recently, he has been in the news for leading protests against proposed reforms to the Social Security Fund, which have sparked significant unrest and clashes with police.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 7 | 5.57 | 0.77% | +20% | 4,314,768 | 39,785 | $76,000 | 701$ |
| El Salvador | 2 | 7.00 | 0.73% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 47,172 | $26,000 | 189$ |
| Totals | 9 | 10,800,969 | 86,957 | $102,000 | 890$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Panama:
Saúl Méndez is the secretary general of Suntracs who warned of a general strike if their proposals are excluded.
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Panama:
Saúl Méndez is mentioned as a labor leader whose current whereabouts are questioned.
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Panama:
Saúl Méndez, the general secretary of Suntracs, claimed that the process against the workers is a sign of political persecution faced by the union.
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Panama:
Saúl Méndez is the leader of the Suntracs union, indicating that protests and possible indefinite strikes will continue.
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El Salvador:
Saúl Méndez is mentioned as a collaborator in the article.
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El Salvador:
Saúl Méndez presented a complaint against the government for illegal persecution of construction workers.
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Panama:
Saúl Méndez is the general secretary of the Suntracs union who received a letter from the bank regarding the closure of their account.
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Panama:
Saúl Méndez, the general secretary of Suntracs, stated that the workers were protesting against the reforms to the Caja de Seguro Social.
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Panama:
Saúl Méndez is the secretary general of Suntracs who stated that the workers aimed to conduct a peaceful protest.
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