Indigenous groups in Chiriqui have joined the other movements nationwide protesting against the high cost of living and the price of gasoline.

On Friday from 5 pm  they blocked highways across the province forcing drivers to spend the night on their vehicles

the interruption of traffic occurred at least 12 points of the Inter-American highway, including Viguí, the entrance of Chorcha, and the intersection of Boca del Monte, San Juan, Juay, and San Félix.

Around 8:45 am  on Saturday, the road, through the Tolé sector, was opened for half an hour before, the protesters closed it again.