Panama Protests Paralyze Garbage Collection in Changuinola

Protests in Changuinola, Panama, disrupt garbage collection, raising health concerns. The town of Changuinola in Bocas del Toro province is facing a sanitation crisis due to ongoing protests. The protests have blocked access to the landfill, preventing garbage trucks from collecting waste. Elias Bandhor, from the Changuinola Municipal Council, stated, "The landfill has to be managed in a trench-like manner, but the closures prevent this." Mayor Fidel Santo added that the decision to halt collection was necessary due to threats against the sanitation workers. The situation is causing health concerns, as the accumulated waste poses a risk of disease outbreaks. The video underscores the importance of resolving the protests to restore essential services and protect public health.