"Panama City Shakes as Mining Protests Ignite"

Panama has been rocked by protests over a government contract that allows a Canadian company, First Quantum Minerals, to expand its copper mining operations in the country. The protests raise questions about the future of Panama's natural resources and whether the country should continue to surrender its advantages to foreign investors. Supporters argue that the deal will create jobs and boost the economy, while opponents argue that mining should be eliminated to protect the country's natural resources. The protests, the largest since 1987, have resulted in clashes with police and the suspension of school. President Laurentino Cortizo defends the contract as a necessary compromise, but opponents are calling for a Panama without mining. The contract is now before the Supreme Court, which could rule on its constitutionality next month.