School Director Demands Removal of Abandoned Cars from Historic Site in Panama

The director, Yamileth Urriola, is demanding the urgent removal of numerous abandoned cars accumulated on the grounds of the historic building of the Normal School Juan Demóstenes Arosemena in Santiago. She recalled that the school is considered a historical monument, so it is concerning that during past administrations, some of its areas were used as a scrap metal dump, a situation that now causes serious problems. Due to the health risk posed by the large number of disused cars on the premises of the Normal School Juan Demóstenes Arosemena in Santiago, director Yamileth Urriola demands their prompt removal. She also detailed that these cars on the premises also project a bad image for this important historical heritage. Finally, she reiterated the call to the competent authorities to assume their responsibility and contribute to the protection, conservation, and good image of the Normal School, thus guaranteeing a safe and healthy environment for the entire educational community. “The presence of this scrap not only represents a source of pollution and a health risk, but it also affects the image of an institution that is part of the country's historical and cultural heritage,” expressed Urriola. The educator indicated that the corresponding procedures are already being carried out, and she will formally communicate the situation to the Regional Directorate of Education and the Governorate of the province of Veraguas, with the objective of taking immediate action to solve the problem. According to the director, many of these abandoned vehicles accumulate water, which favors the proliferation of mosquitoes, increasing the risk of diseases such as dengue, which endangers the health of students, teachers, administrative staff, and visitors.