They say that as long as there is health, there is strength to keep fighting for a province that produces a lot, but feels it receives little in return. Enrique Llanes, 19, pointed to the urgent need to rescue the city of Colón with housing and commerce projects that bring life, employment, and dignity back to the historic 'Golden Cup.' This plea is not casual. So far this year, more than 100 people have lost their lives to violence, a figure that hurts and puts pressure on the authorities, while the population hopes the coming year will not be just another changing calendar, but a real opportunity for transformation. Colón closes the year with the same plea on its people's lips: work, security, and better days. During these Christmas and New Year holidays, the people of Colón are not asking for luxuries or empty promises; they are asking for real opportunities and peace for their neighborhoods, as 2026 looms on the horizon. For Kenisha Ceballos, 25, a resident of Altos de Los Lagos, change also begins at home. She insists it is vital for parents to take responsibility and prevent their children from dropping out of school and falling into bad influences that end up ruining lives. 'I want peace for my community, no more deaths that only leave desolation in families,' she expressed with concern, reflecting the feeling of many in her sector. Meanwhile, Norberto Caballero, 33, a resident of Colón city, made a direct call to the government and the private sector to open more job openings, especially for young people who today see the future with few options. Norbida Salazar, 48, a mother of a family, asked for something as basic as it is powerful: health.
