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In Panama, a retired American lawyer and university professor, Kenneth Darlington, allegedly shot and killed two men who were part of a protest blocking a highway. The protest was against a recent deal made by the Panama government to restart a copper mine, which many locals opposed due to concerns about land exploitation and corruption. The protesters were not solely climate activists, but instead, mine protesters. The incident has raised questions about the role of foreign mining companies and government officials in Panama's history of land grabs, as well as the potential manipulation of narratives surrounding the event. There are claims that Darlington is a deep state operative in bed with the World Economic Forum, defending legislation that benefits foreign companies and government elites, rather than serving the interests of regular citizens. It is important to note that these claims are not confirmed, but signify a deeper investigation into the incident.