Panama Provinces Join Humanitarian Aid for Venezuela Earthquake Victims

Panama continues to show solidarity with the Venezuelan people, with the provinces of Coclé and Herrera establishing collection centers for donations to aid those impacted by severe earthquakes in Venezuela.

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Why does everything have to be new? Because there is no time. Time is running out if we are going to start choosing. I also thank you for paying attention to the expiration dates, because we are against the clock. We want to help our brothers in Venezuela.

In Coclé, authorities set up two centers: one at the provincial governor's office in Penonomé and another at the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) facilities in Aguadulce. They are accepting cleaning kits, blankets, diapers, sanitary pads, flashlights, batteries, and good-condition clothing, among other necessities. Governor Irving González stressed the urgency, asking for new items and checking expiration dates. "We are against the clock. We want to help our brothers in Venezuela," he stated.

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Everyone is moving, thank God. We are humanizing ourselves.

The collected donations will be transferred to Parque Omar in Panama City on Sunday before being sent to Venezuela. Venezuelan residents in Coclé are also volunteering, with some coordinating aid collection and distribution from within Venezuela. "Everyone is moving, thank God. We are humanizing ourselves," said Miguel Linares, a Venezuelan resident.

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We feel it as if it were our own. Thank God I can say my family is fine, but I know many are not. We come to support them.

In Herrera, Chitré's Parque Unión became another hub for donations, driven by the community and Venezuelan residents. Requested items include dry foods, medical supplies, gauze, alcohol, gloves, flashlights, diapers, baby food, pet food, and other non-perishable goods. A Venezuelan volunteer expressed deep empathy, stating, "We feel it as if it were our own. Thank God I can say my family is fine, but I know many are not. We come to support them." Another resident urged continued Panamanian support, adding, "This truly has our hearts completely broken. The invitation is for people to come and collaborate. Whatever you can contribute is a lot for us. We are very grateful to Panama."

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This truly has our hearts completely broken. The invitation is for people to come and collaborate. Whatever you can contribute is a lot for us. We are very grateful to Panama.