Panama Recognizes that More than Five Landfills Exceed Their Useful Life: An Environmental Risk in Azuero. "Open-air landfills pose a serious threat to health and the environment. These garbage dumps, which operate without oversight or adequate safety measures, not only detract from the landscape but also endanger the public health of thousands of people and contaminate the area's natural resources." In Azuero, more than five landfills have exceeded their lifespan and continue to operate without even the most basic safety measures. The Azuero region faces one of Panama's biggest environmental problems: open-air dumps. If this situation is not addressed, it could have devastating consequences for the ecosystem and the health of the local population. Although the government has begun to take action, the problem persists and demands urgent solutions. "It is urgent that we take action to close them and rehabilitate the affected areas," commented Juan Carlos Navarro, Minister of the Environment.
