SENAFRONT has deployed 405 units to Coclé under Plan Firmeza to deliver humanitarian aid and assess damage following the earthquake in Panama, with command operations based in Penonomé.
Mariato Mayor Ángel Batista denies President Mulino’s accusation that he diverted earthquake aid to political allies, presenting a conflicting timeline of the Torio protest as the government takes over food distribution.
Panama’s government has approved five emergency declarations since 2024 authorizing $360 million in no-bid contracts, with $180 million still active after the magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Tonosí. Transparency questions remain as spending details are only disclosed after emergencies conclude.
An earthquake cracked and sank the Río Oria bridge in Pedasí, Los Santos, forcing its closure to vehicles and leaving Playa Verano residents isolated. Authorities have not announced a reopening date.
Panama’s Ministry of Health has deployed free mental health teams to Herrera, Coclé, Veraguas, and Los Santos to treat anxiety, fear, and panic attacks following the recent earthquake.
