The Governor of the province of Panama, Mayín Correa, swore in a group of 50 citizens who formally completed their naturalization process in Panama this Friday. The ceremony marks the culmination of a legal procedure that grants these new Panamanians the necessary legal security to fully collaborate with the country's development. During her speech, Governor Mayín Correa expressed that it is extremely gratifying to welcome professionals from various disciplines who have decided to adopt Panama as their definitive homeland. Correa emphasized that by legalizing their status, these individuals now have the civic faculty to actively contribute to the nation's economic growth and enhancement.
Testimonies and the meaning of the event The event was attended by Cuban-born journalist Juan Manuel Cao, who attended as an honorary witness. Cao stated that this ceremony, organized by the governorship, is a reflection of the generosity and joy that characterizes the Panamanian people's way of life. Meanwhile, Lucía Isabel Freites Quintana, a Venezuelan citizen with over two decades of residency in the country, shared her satisfaction at completing the naturalization process. Freites highlighted that Panama has provided her with a culturally suitable environment, emphasizing the cordiality and friendliness of its inhabitants as key factors for her integration.
Diversity of nationalities The group of new citizens is composed of representatives from various regions of the world, reflecting the country's multiculturalism. Governor Mayín Correa highlights the contribution of new naturalized citizens to Panama's development. During the official ceremony, the importance of collaboration from the new Panamanians to strengthen the nation's economy and growth was highlighted. This time, the swearing-in included: 14 citizens from Venezuela, 12 from Colombia, 4 from India, 3 from El Salvador, 2 representatives each from Costa Rica, Italy, Mexico, and Nicaragua, and one representative each from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Spain, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Israel, Peru, and Uruguay.
