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July 12, 2010

Two Striking Banana Workers Killed in Panama
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In Panama, at least two striking banana workers have died during a
series of protests against a new anti-union labor law. Banana union
leader Antonio Smith died as a result of tear-gas fired by the security
forces. Another banana worker was shot to death.



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