An alleged poisoning recorded this Friday at the Republic of Panama Educational Complex in the state of La Guaira, generated alarm in the educational community and activated an immediate deployment of the security and health forces, after eight students presented symptoms compatible with respiratory and neurological impairment during school activities, while another dozen presented dizziness and nausea.
The incident occurred while intercourse games were taking place on the campus fields. According to official information, several children and adolescents began to progressively fade away, which forced activities to be suspended and emergency protocols to be activated. Security officials who were at the scene provided initial support and coordinated the transfer of those affected to care centers.
The director of the Republic of Panama Educational Complex, Eduardo Díaz, confirmed that the response was immediate and coordinated with the regional authorities. “All the State security forces and the health system were activated. The governor was informed from the first moment and ordered full support for the students and their families,” he explained.
The students were treated mainly at the José María Vargas Hospital, where they were admitted with symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, disorientation and respiratory difficulty. In one of the cases, seizures were recorded, associated with a previous medical history, which warranted longer observation. All adolescents received pediatric medical evaluation and special studies.
Díaz indicated that clinical evaluations and toxicological tests were carried out. “The results showed normal values and, thank God, all the children and adolescents are recovered and out of danger,” he said.
However, the causes of the incident have not yet been determined. State security forces maintain an ongoing investigation to clarify what caused the emergency within the campus. “We still do not have a definitive answer. It is up to the competent entities to give the final verdict,” said the manager, while reporting that academic activities will resume normally.
The situation generated concern among parents and representatives who went to the healthcare center in search of information. Elizabeth Canahuacán, grandmother of one of the affected students, thanked the attention received and the quick action of the authorities. “The circumstances are not yet known, but I recognize the work of the governor, the educational authorities, the teachers and the hospital staff. They did everything possible for these children,” he said.
The representative also called for the facts to be clarified. “This cannot happen again. They are minors and it was a situation that deeply moved the community and the state. We hope for a thorough investigation and for the necessary measures to be taken,” he emphasized.
The case continues to develop while awaiting official results that will allow us to determine the origin of the event and establish responsibilities, while the authorities reiterate that there is no life-threatening risk for the affected students.
