The National Police of Panama clarified that it had no operational or logistical involvement in the demolition of the Chinese monument located at the viewpoint of the Bridge of the Americas, a work that honors the Chinese-Panamanian community. According to the official statement, the actions were carried out exclusively by the municipal security of Arraiján, under orders from the local administration, and with no relation to the Police chain of command. The Ministry of Public Works (MOP) also denied any involvement in the removal of the monument. The entity specified that no crew or personnel from the MOP carried out demolition work, nor was there any administrative instruction to do so, regretting that an attempt is made to link them to this action, which was taken without consultation and questioned by the National Government. The mayor of Arraiján, Stefany Peñalba, assumed the decision and described it as preventive and technical, ensuring that it is not a response to political pressures and does not seek to diminish the history of the Chinese community in Panama. The MOP reiterated its commitment to transparency, institutional respect, and the country's development, making it clear that any action related to the monument was autonomous from the Arraiján mayor's office.
