Transit Authority Urges Caution Driving at Night on the Pan-American Highway
The president of Panama accused Suntracs, PRD representative Crispiano Adames, and other political figures of being behind the roadblocks and protests in various parts of the country.
Panama City: This morning, the Inter-American Highway was cleared after several days of intermittent closures in Veraguas and Chiriquí, which required the intervention of the National Police’s Crowd Control officers. In these areas, public transportation was inconsistent, as people waited at bus stops for long periods of time to reach their destinations. Through a statement issued on social media by the Land Transit and Transportation Authority (ATTT), it recommends that citizens, especially drivers, avoid driving on the Pan-American Highway at night to prevent risky situations. The measure is due to the amount of debris and tree trunks thrown onto the road. They affirm that the ATTT and the National Police are working together to maintain road safety, free transit, and fluidity on our highways. The ATTT urges drivers to plan their trips so they can travel on this road during the day.
This preventive measure will significantly contribute to minimizing risks and optimizing travel for all road users. On the other hand, the Land Transit and Transportation Authority suggest that drivers who, due to necessity or unforeseen circumstances, must remain on the Pan-American Highway overnight and wish to take a break should visit the nearby police stations. These locations will provide the necessary security for your peace of mind. In their statement, they reiterate their appreciation for the public’s understanding and cooperation with these recommendations, which seek to preserve the integrity and well-being of all users of the national road network.
In a press conference marked by the shadow of the country’s social crisis, President José Raúl Mulino vehemently defended the controversial Law 462, which reformed the pension system paid by the Social Security Fund (CSS), and accused unions, political groups, and “mafias” of orchestrating a campaign to destabilize his government.
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