President José Raúl Mulino has called on all ministers, heads of public entities, and the private sector. 'Considering what happened today in the Americas Bridge sector, tomorrow will be a complex day, and attendance at workplaces for thousands of citizens in West Panama will be irregular,' Mulino stated. He added that normality is expected to be restored 'as soon as possible'. The Ministry of Labor and Labor Development (Mitradel) urged companies to adopt measures to ensure the well-being of workers following the impacts of the fire on Monday, April 6th, under the Americas Bridge. In a statement, the entity recommended that employers implement alternative mechanisms, such as telework or other modalities, to ensure the continuity of operations without compromising the safety or well-being of the staff. They also urged for flexible working hours, especially for collaborators residing in West Panama and working in the capital, as well as for those living in the city and working in the west. Mitradel recommends flexible working hours for collaborators who reside in West Panama, as well as for those who reside in the capital and work in West Panama, considering the mobility difficulties that may arise. Mitradel stated that these recommendations respond to the mobility difficulties that have arisen following the incident, which forced the temporary closure of the bridge, one of the main routes connecting Panama City and West Panama. Likewise, the President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino, warned that Tuesday, April 7th, will be a 'complex day' due to the mobility difficulties faced by thousands of citizens in West Panama. The Head of State requested that both ministers, heads of public entities, and the private sector adopt the necessary considerations in the face of the situation. Considering what happened today in the Americas Bridge sector, tomorrow will be a complex day and attendance at workplaces for thousands of West Panama citizens will be irregular.
