Venezuela: Chiriquí temporarily closes donation center after completing first collection phase

The donation collection center established in the Governorate of Chiriquí, Panama, to aid those affected by recent earthquakes in Venezuela has temporarily ceased operations. This closure marks the completion of the first stage of humanitarian aid collection, which saw an overwhelming response from the local population.

According to a statement from the Governorate of Chiriquí, the solidarity and generosity of the people of Chiriquí surpassed all expectations. The collected items fulfill the priority needs identified to support Venezuelan families impacted by the natural disaster. "The solidarity and the big heart of the people of Chiriquí have exceeded all our expectations. Thanks to you, we have already collected the priority items requested in this first stage for our Venezuelan brothers," the statement read.

Currently, the technical team is focused on organizing, packing, and coordinating the logistics for transporting the gathered donations. Consequently, the collection center will remain closed to the public until further notice. Authorities indicated that if additional supplies are needed in subsequent phases, official information will be disseminated through institutional channels.

The closure of the collection center coincides with ongoing humanitarian efforts by Panama to assist Venezuela, a country grappling with the aftermath of severe earthquakes that occurred the previous week. Panamanian rescuers and canine units have already begun search and rescue operations in Venezuela.

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The solidarity and the big heart of the people of Chiriquí have exceeded all our expectations. Thanks to you, we have already collected the priority items requested in this first stage for our Venezuelan brothers.