Socialist Workers Front (Marxist–Leninist)


Socialist Workers Front was a communist party in Panama. FOS was founded in 1973, following a split in the People's Party of Panama. FOS originated in the pro-Chinese 'Proletarian Wing' of PPP. FOS made its first public appearance on May Day 1973.
FOS was mainly active in the students movement. It also organized the Asociación de Amistad con la República Popular China. FOS published Bandera Roja 1974-1980.
The general secretary of FOS was Enrique Castillero.
In 1980, FOS was dissolved following internal strife. One section would live on as the Communist Party of Panama.