Residents of Los Chacones have been fighting for water for over 30 years. They point out that the National Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (IDAAN) is responsible for this crisis, so they have decided to raise their voices to demand immediate solutions. A source from the entity stated that new wells will be drilled next week by the Ministry of Health, and water quality analyses are being carried out in the area. However, despite the promises, residents are still waiting for concrete answers and have not seen significant improvements in the service. "We have met with IDAAN no less than five times and have not had a clear solution," they said. "We have exhausted all instances," they added. Rudas, one of the residents, stated, "The solution is simple, but they have not listened to us." He also showed himself determined to continue fighting for a definitive solution. Faced with the lack of response from the authorities, the residents of Los Chacones are considering filing a formal complaint with the Ombudsman's Office, as they claim they have no one to defend them. "We are tired of living like this," commented Armando Rudas, one of the affected residents. "We are losing our patience, this can no longer be tolerated," expressed one of those affected. They say they have gone before representatives, mayors, and legislators, and nothing gets resolved. The scarcity of drinking water is a problem that affects thousands of Panamanians, and the community of Los Chacones, located in the district of Sabana Grande, Los Santos province, is no exception, as for more than 30 years, the inhabitants of this area have had to resort to artisanal wells to supply themselves with the vital liquid. However, the situation is getting worse, and frustration is taking over the residents, who assure they are tired of living like this, especially during the dry season when the situation has reached a critical point, especially in the highest areas of the community, where water is practically non-existent.
