Politics Country 2026-03-06T20:20:08+00:00

Institutional Crisis Hits SENADAP Over Alleged Function Usurpation

An institutional crisis in Panama's SENADAP deepens as a junior official is accused of usurping the general director's functions, leading to significant administrative repercussions.


Institutional Crisis Hits SENADAP Over Alleged Function Usurpation

An institutional crisis within the National Secretariat of Policies and Development for Afro-Panamanians (SENADAP) has intensified following alleged usurpation of functions. According to available information, a junior official is said to have carried out internal procedures, attributing to herself functions that exclusively belong to the entity's general director, Professor Nolis Boris Góndola. The situation has caused concern within the organization and has triggered significant administrative consequences, forcing SENADAP's management to make a public statement. The general director is reportedly obligated to provide a formal explanation to inform the country about the details of what happened, aiming to preserve the institution's integrity and clarify the circumstances surrounding this incident. Sources close to the organization indicate that recent events reveal internal tensions that could affect SENADAP's administrative functioning. An official version is expected in the coming hours to clarify the facts. The National Secretariat of Policies and Development for Afro-Panamanians is the body in charge of promoting public policies aimed at the recognition, development, and inclusion of Afro-descendant communities in Panama.