The National Secretariat for Policies and Development for Afro-Panamanians (SENADAP) has submitted an official document to the National Assembly revealing a series of complaints about alleged institutional persecution and possible administrative irregularities involving public officials and the Minister of Social Development, Beatriz Carles de Arango.
The note, addressed to Deputy Jairo Salazar and dated March 18, 2026, cites allegations that, according to the document itself, arose after a presentation by SENADAP to the Legislature. In its content, SENADAP claims to have been the subject of actions it qualifies as reprisals, including the alleged limitation of operational resources such as telephony, internet, vehicles, and fuel, which, as indicated, would have affected the institution's functioning.
The document also exposes alleged administrative irregularities that, in the opinion of the complainants, could constitute crimes such as document forgery, usurpation of functions, abuse of authority, and illicit association.
Accused Officials
The note mentions officials Guadalupe González, Ricardo Weeks, and Felipe Agudo, to whom the document attributes actions such as the alleged introduction of adulterated documents into the state appointments system (SIPRE). It is also indicated that one of the officials allegedly signed official documents assuming positions for which, according to the complaint, she did not have legal authority, in addition to presenting documentation before bodies such as the Comptroller General's Office.
Administrative Conflict
The document states that SENADAP attempted to dissociate from the mentioned officials; however, these actions would have been rejected by higher authorities, which, according to the exposed version, resulted in their reinstatement. Furthermore, it details a chronology of events that includes previous reprimands, access restrictions to systems, and subsequent decisions that would have reversed said measures.
Institutional Impact
According to the content of the note, the alleged irregularities would have impacted several public entities, including structures related to the Comptroller and the state payroll system. The document also warns of budgetary and operational limitations that, according to the complaint, are affecting the normal functioning of SENADAP.
In the communication, SENADAP requests the National Assembly to act as a guarantor of an investigation that allows clarifying the facts denounced. Finally, the document states that the described situation could have implications for the country's institutional image, especially in the context of relations with international organizations.
