Residents of the Tabernilla area in Panama insist they had previously issued warnings about risks associated with hydrocarbon handling companies. They note that since the installation of the company POTSA, there has been a constant smell of fuel in the area, and trucks carrying hazardous materials circulate at night, disturbing residents' sleep. Authorities suspended the company's operations after a fire involving three tankers on April 6th. The residents maintain that the incident proves the urgent need to review concession agreements, strengthen inspections, and involve the community in decision-making. 'This is a lesson for the country,' the report states.
