PANAMA’S  Minister of Government, María Luisa Romero,  has promised that public order will be guaranteed. on Wednesday, April 18 if the construction workers union (SUNTRACS) follows through on its promise of a day of protests and closures of routes announced by the leaders of the Syndicate.

Romero stressed that the government is committed to dialogue and peace but freedom of transportation will be guaranteed across the country as the nationwide strike unfolds.

On previous occasions, riot police have been mobilized and tear gas used on Suntracs demonstrators in city streets.