Events Health Country 2026-01-31T04:09:08+00:00

Two Workers Die in Electrocution Incident in Veraguas

Two workers died in a workplace accident in Veraguas province. Two others were injured. Authorities have launched an investigation.


Two workers from an electrical cable installation company died this afternoon, allegedly electrocuted while working with fiber optic cables in the Altos de Los Ruices area, in the Las Palmas district of Veraguas. Unofficially, it has been reported that two other workers are injured but in stable condition. There is no official version of the events for now, which has left the community where the incident occurred in distress. The Public Ministry and authorities have initiated investigations.