300+ Ticos Return From Panama After Being Stranded
Government authorities announced the noon arrival at Paso Canoas the first group of Costa Ricans caught in Panama due to blockages in the Interamerican Highway.
Roberto Garcia, Minister of Communication, said this morning that they will begin to mobilize the Ticos from David, back to the country. He did not specify the path to follow.
Then, the Costa Ricans would resume their course towards the capital.
There are an estimated 300 Costa Ricans stranded in the neighboring country due to blockages of indigenous groups in the provinces of Chiriqui and Veraguas, in protest against mining concessions.
Gallardo said that they already established health care for those who require assistance due to the conditions found since Tuesday.
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