Ministry of Health imposes a fine on Mayor of Río de Jesús in Veraguas
The Health Region of Veraguas sanctioned the mayor of Río de Jesús, Didiano Pinilla, for failing to comply with sanitary regulations, while carrying out a “festive activity” at his residence.
The mayor was fined for $4,998.
In a statement from the regional Health Ministry, it was reported that the fine is based on compliance with the provisions of article 109 of the Constitution, which establishes that it is the responsibility of the Ministry of Health (Minsa) to ensure the health of the population of the Republic.
According to the investigations carried out by the Health authorities, a citizen complaint was received for carrying out a festive activity at the house of Mr. Didiano Pinilla" at the site, at least some 15 people participated, who did not comply with current health regulations.
The Minsa indicated that on July 13, it received an official letter from the chief of the 9th Police Zone of Veraguas, about the event that occurred on July 11 in the community of Río de Jesús.
In the face of a Covid-19 pandemic, the National Government declared a state of emergency by means of Cabinet Resolution No. 11 of March 13, 2020 and that in Executive Decree No. 489 of March 16 in article 2 states: it remains forbidden to hold parties or celebrations in apartments or houses.
In a statement from the regional Health Ministry, it was reported that the fine is based on compliance with the provisions of article 109 of the Constitution, which establishes that it is the responsibility of the Ministry of Health (Minsa) to ensure the health of the population of the Republic.
According to the investigations carried out by the Health authorities, a citizen complaint was received for carrying out a festive activity at the house of Mr. Didiano Pinilla" at the site, at least some 15 people participated, who did not comply with current health regulations.
The Minsa indicated that on July 13, it received an official letter from the chief of the 9th Police Zone of Veraguas, about the event that occurred on July 11 in the community of Río de Jesús.
In the face of a Covid-19 pandemic, the National Government declared a state of emergency by means of Cabinet Resolution No. 11 of March 13, 2020 and that in Executive Decree No. 489 of March 16 in article 2 states: it remains forbidden to hold parties or celebrations in apartments or houses.