What Happened
Family, friends and co‑workers gathered to say a final goodbye to Eusebia de Suárez, affectionately known as “la hormiguita,” a worker with the Autoridad de Aseo who died after being struck by a vehicle locally described as a “diablo verde” in Juan Díaz. According to local reports, De Suárez fought for her life following the collision but ultimately passed away.
Farewell and community reaction
The farewell was attended by relatives, friends and colleagues from the Autoridad de Aseo, who remembered her with visible pain and sorrow. Reporters noted the presence of fellow sanitation workers and neighbors paying respects, underscoring the close ties De Suárez had within her community.
Background
De Suárez worked for the Autoridad de Aseo, the public entity responsible for sanitation services. Her nickname, “la hormiguita” (the little ant), was cited by those who knew her, reflecting either her work ethic or her familiarity within the workforce. The incident occurred in Juan Díaz, a corregimiento of Panama City where waste‑collection operations and street activity are part of daily life.
What this means
The death of De Suárez highlights the dangers faced by sanitation workers who operate on busy city streets. While details about the circumstances leading up to the collision and any subsequent investigations were not provided in the coverage, the funeral has drawn attention to the human cost borne by public service workers. The gathering of family, friends and colleagues serves both as a tribute to De Suárez and a reminder of the risks associated with street‑level sanitation work.
Local authorities and the Autoridad de Aseo may address safety measures for workers in the aftermath, though specific statements or policy responses were not reported in the source material. For now, the community’s farewell stands as an expression of collective grief and respect for a worker remembered as “la hormiguita.”