Toribio García
Toribio García is a prominent indigenous leader from Panama, known for his activism regarding indigenous rights and environmental issues. Recently, he gained attention for leading protests that aimed to block the Inter-American Highway near Viguí, as part of broader demonstrations against governmental reforms affecting the social security system and mining policies. García has been vocal about the deteriorating health conditions he faces, emphasizing his commitment to the struggles of his community.
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Toribio García is facing trial for multiple criminal charges related to public disorder and actions against the police.
Dirigente Toribio García enfrentará juicio por cuatro cargos penales
Panama· 2026-02-15
Toribio García was an indigenous leader who was placed under house arrest during the protests.
Corte Suprema de Justicia rechaza recurso que cuestionaba detenciones durante las protestas en Bocas del ToroPanama· 2025-10-31
Toribio García is a leader in Ngäbe Buglé who was apprehended for alleged crimes against the administration of justice.
Detenciones, asilos y protestas: la crisis sindical en medio de las manifestaciones en PanamáPanama· 2025-06-23
Toribio García is a political leader who has been placed under house arrest for inciting protests against a law.
Tribunal confirma retención domiciliaria para dirigente Toribio GarcíaPanama· 2025-06-17
Toribio García is a political leader who was placed under house arrest and prohibited from using social media due to charges related to inciting crime.
Juez aplica medida de retención domiciliaria y prohibición de uso de redes sociales a dirigente Toribio GarcíaPanama· 2025-06-15Toribio García, the self-proclaimed indigenous leader, was detained by the National Police during an operation in the Viguí area.
Policía Nacional detiene a Toribio GarcíaPanama· 2025-06-13Toribio García is an indigenous leader who reappeared in protests after alleging health issues.
Toribio García reaparece en protestas tras alegar enfermedad que lo ‘carcomía’Panama· 2025-05-14
He led a group of indigenous protesters who closed the Interamerican highway.
Gremios docentes mantienen protestas en la capital, La Chorrera y el interior del paísPanama· 2025-05-13Toribio García led the protests to block the Interamerican highway near Viguí.
Reabren la vía Interamericana cerca a Viguí; Toribio García lideró el bloqueoPanama· 2025-05-13