{"id":14420,"date":"2026-07-05T09:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T14:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=14420"},"modified":"2026-07-04T13:42:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T18:42:41","slug":"panama-electrical-grid-maintenance-interruptions-set-for-july-2026-see-the-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/investments\/panama-electrical-grid-maintenance-interruptions-set-for-july-2026-see-the-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Panama Electrical Grid Maintenance &#8211; Interruptions Set for July 2026 &#8211; See the List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents across several Panamanian districts should prepare for temporary power interruptions starting July 6, 2026. The Spanish energy company <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Naturgy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Naturgy<\/a> announced a scheduled maintenance window running through July 12, acknowledging the short-term inconvenience these essential upgrades will cause. Company officials emphasized that the work is critical for long-term reliability rather than a response to any specific system failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These planned outages are part of a much larger strategic overhaul. Naturgy is currently executing a $630 million investment plan spread over the next four years. The funds target both quality improvements and basic maintenance of the existing electrical grid. New circuits and substations are also on the drawing board. This represents one of the most significant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cepal.org\/en\/topics\/energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Panama electrical grid investment<\/a> commitments in recent memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/naturgy-logo-1200x896-1-1024x765.webp\" alt=\"naturgy logo\" class=\"wp-image-13960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/naturgy-logo-1200x896-1-1024x765.webp 1024w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/naturgy-logo-1200x896-1-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/naturgy-logo-1200x896-1-768x573.webp 768w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/naturgy-logo-1200x896-1-150x112.webp 150w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/naturgy-logo-1200x896-1-450x336.webp 450w, https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/naturgy-logo-1200x896-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">By Naturgy &#8211; https:\/\/www.gasnaturalfenosa.com\/, Dominio p\u00fablico, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=70285976<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Grid Needs an Upgrade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panama&#8217;s energy infrastructure has faced increasing strain as the country&#8217;s economy grows and urban centers expand. Aging equipment and growing demand have created bottlenecks. Naturgy&#8217;s maintenance schedule specifically targets vulnerable sections of the network. The company stated that these activities, while disruptive, are necessary steps to build a more robust system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A company representative explained the thinking behind the timing. The work is scheduled during a period of relatively lower demand. This minimizes the number of customers affected at any single moment. Crews will focus on upgrading transformers, replacing old cables, and testing protective systems. The goal is to prevent unplanned blackouts that can damage appliances and disrupt businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8216;We understand these activities can cause temporary inconveniences, but they are necessary to improve infrastructure and ensure a more reliable supply. We apologize and thank the community for their understanding and support while we carry out this essential work&#8217; [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customer Communication and Data Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Naturgy is also pushing for better communication with its customer base. The company has launched a data update campaign. Residents are being encouraged to submit their current contact information through an online form. This allows the utility to send targeted alerts about upcoming maintenance in specific neighborhoods. Direct notifications can help households plan around scheduled outages, reducing frustration and economic loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The push for updated records comes as part of a broader customer service overhaul. Company officials noted that outdated contact information has been a major hurdle in past maintenance cycles. Without accurate phone numbers or email addresses, affected customers often receive no warning at all. The new system aims to change that dynamic completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broader Implications for Energy Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This investment cycle signals a shift in how Panama approaches its energy future. The country has long relied on hydroelectric power, but climate variability has made that source less predictable. Modernizing the distribution network helps integrate alternative energy sources more effectively. Solar and wind projects, for example, require a flexible grid that can handle fluctuating inputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Naturgy&#8217;s commitment also reflects a regional trend. Throughout Latin America, energy companies are racing to upgrade aging infrastructure. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cepal.org\/en\/topics\/energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Panama electrical grid investment<\/a> is particularly notable for its scale relative to the country&#8217;s size. Analysts see it as a vote of confidence in Panama&#8217;s economic trajectory. Reliable electricity is a prerequisite for attracting foreign investment and supporting local industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company has not released a detailed breakdown of exactly which neighborhoods will face outages on specific days. Officials said that information will be communicated directly to registered customers as the dates approach. For now, the message is clear: short-term patience will yield long-term gains in power quality and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Data from Naturgy:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1961\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1961\" style=\"display: block;\">\n    <p>We understand that these activities may cause temporary inconvenience, but they are necessary to improve the infrastructure and ensure a more reliable supply. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and support while these essential works are carried out.<\/p>\n    <p>We invite you to update your information. This will allow us to send you information about maintenance work in your area: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/qRCLGdV0S4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/qRCLGdV0S4<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n    <h4>Search by province<\/h4>\n\n    <!-- PANAMA -->\n    <h3>PANAMA<\/h3>\n    <table>\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th>District<\/th>\n                <th>Day<\/th>\n                <th>Hour<\/th>\n                <th>Specific Zones<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr><td><strong>Bella Vista<\/strong><\/td><td>July 1st<\/td><td>8:00 am to 11:30 am<\/td><td>64B West Street with Parita Street and surrounding areas.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Bethany<\/strong><\/td><td>July 3<\/td><td>8:00 am to 11:30 am<\/td><td>Av. Central Espa\u00f1a between Calle 62A Oeste and Calle la Carrasquilla and surrounding areas.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Ancon<\/strong><\/td><td>July 4th<\/td><td>5:30 am to 11:30 am<\/td><td>Av. Cardenas, Ciudad Hospitalaria, V\u00eda Puente Centenario and surrounding areas.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Ancon<\/strong><\/td><td>July 4th<\/td><td>8:00 am to 4:00 pm<\/td><td>Main Street, Clayton Village; C\u00e1rdenas Street, Gaillard Street, Hubert Road, Treadwell Loop, Carrol Street, Guan\u00e1bano Street, Papaya Street, Amador Road, Empire Balboa Det JTA Com, Green Valley Ring Road, Crump Drive, Smith Place, Muir Street, Morse Street, Coiner Street, Curund\u00fa Road, Manares Drive, Hospital Road, Mindi Anc\u00f3n, Mabby Drive, Hocker Drive, Lassiter Drive, Pullen Street, Hill Loop, Parker Street, Walter Reed.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Ancon<\/strong><\/td><td>July 4th<\/td><td>9:30 am to 3:30 pm<\/td><td>Omar Torrijos Herrera Avenue, Anc\u00f3n District and surrounding areas.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Bella Vista<\/strong><\/td><td>July 4th<\/td><td>8:45 am to 1:45 pm<\/td><td>Colombia Street with 44th Street East, Bella Vista.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Ancon<\/strong><\/td><td>July 5<\/td><td>5:30 am to 11:30 am<\/td><td>North Corridor, Albrook Mall.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Ancon<\/strong><\/td><td>July 5<\/td><td>8:00 am to 4:00 pm<\/td><td>City of Knowledge Foundation, Mobb Street, Morse Street, Clayton Investment Properties, Supreme Services, Montenegro Group, Albrook Residential, Caf\u00e9 Store and surrounding areas.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>New Town<\/strong><\/td><td>July 5<\/td><td>8:45 am to 2:45 pm<\/td><td>Via Fern\u00e1ndez de Cordoba, Calle 64 Oeste, Av. 2 C Norte and surrounding areas.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Bella Vista<\/strong><\/td><td>July 5<\/td><td>9:30 am to 1:30 pm<\/td><td>58th Street East with Nicanor de Obarrio Avenue or 50th Street and surrounding areas.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\n    <!-- WEST PANAMA -->\n    <h3>WEST PANAMA<\/h3>\n    <table>\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th>District<\/th>\n                <th>Day<\/th>\n                <th>Hour<\/th>\n                <th>Specific Zones<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr><td><strong>Puerto Caimito<\/strong><\/td><td>June 29<\/td><td>5:00 am to 11:30 am<\/td><td>Progreso #1, Progreso #2, Progreso #3, Villa Nazareth, Res. Quintas del Pac\u00edfico, Res. Verde Mar, Res. Mar Azul, Bda. Brisamar, V\u00eda Principal Mariano Rivera, Nuevo Caimito, Puerto Caimito.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Arraij\u00e1n (Headquarters)<\/strong><\/td><td>June 29<\/td><td>10:00 am to 1:00 pm<\/td><td>Arraij\u00e1n, Cocol\u00ed, Vel\u00e1squez entrance, Rodman Sector.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Barrio Col\u00f3n<\/strong><\/td><td>June 30<\/td><td>5:00 am to 11:00 am<\/td><td>Trapichito, Quebrada de Agua, Monte Viejo, Alto de Espav\u00e9, Ca\u00f1o Quebrada Arriba, Gato de Agua, Mendoza, La Laguna, Zanguengas, Las Yayas.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Veracruz<\/strong><\/td><td>June 30<\/td><td>5:00 am to 11:45 am<\/td><td>Vista Bella, El Llano, Las Minas de Bique, Las Acacias, San Isidro, La Cantera, Bda. La Estancia, Bique, Altos de Las Roca, La Esperanza, Costa del Sol, Chumical, Majagual, Bda. Coscuna, Playita Bique, Veracruz.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Guadalupe<\/strong><\/td><td>June 30<\/td><td>5:30 am to 11:30 am<\/td><td>The Weight 2.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Las Lajas<\/strong><\/td><td>July 1st<\/td><td>4:00 am to 10:00 am<\/td><td>El Espavecito, Calvario, Altos del Jobo, Los Pozos, La Laguna, El Nancito, Valle Chiquito, La Mina, Barrio Polo Bobo, Villas Ensue\u00f1o.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Burunga<\/strong><\/td><td>July 2<\/td><td>6:00 am to 1:00 pm<\/td><td>Omar Torrijos neighborhood, Arraij\u00e1n.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>The Diaz<\/strong><\/td><td>July 2<\/td><td>4:00 am to 10:00 am<\/td><td>The Mortals, The Shield.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Saint Joseph<\/strong><\/td><td>July 2<\/td><td>7:30 am to 12:30 pm<\/td><td>Punta Barco, Calle Las Joyas.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Villa Rosario<\/strong><\/td><td>July 2<\/td><td>5:00 am to 12:00 pm<\/td><td>Villa Mireya.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Barrio Col\u00f3n<\/strong><\/td><td>July 2<\/td><td>4:30 am to 10:30 am<\/td><td>Sectors of Calle Larga, Res. San Francisco, El Arado, Res. Los Pinares, Arraij\u00e1n, Nuevo Emperador.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Guadalupe<\/strong><\/td><td>July 3<\/td><td>5:00 am to 11:00 am<\/td><td>The Nazarene, Campo Alegre Neighborhood.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Vista Alegre<\/strong><\/td><td>July 3<\/td><td>4:00 am to 10:00 am<\/td><td>Altamira Residence.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Villa Rosario<\/strong><\/td><td>July 3<\/td><td>7:30 am to 12:00 pm<\/td><td>The Pita.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Veracruz<\/strong><\/td><td>July 3<\/td><td>8:00 am to 2:00 pm<\/td><td>West Panama, Pacific Panama sector, Howard Residence, UTP dormitories, Nueva Vida Urbanization and sectors adjacent to Panama Pacific Avenue.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Silvestre Hill<\/strong><\/td><td>July 4th<\/td><td>5:00 am to 11:00 am<\/td><td>New Chorrillo, Final Street B, Eighth Street, Path #10, Transversal Street, Fourth Street, Sixth Street, C Street, Villas de Santander.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\n    <!-- COCLE -->\n    <h3>COCLE<\/h3>\n    <table>\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th>District<\/th>\n                <th>Day<\/th>\n                <th>Hour<\/th>\n                <th>Specific Zones<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr><td><strong>Pajonal<\/strong><\/td><td>June 30<\/td><td>5:00 am to 12:00 pm<\/td><td>Boca de La Mina, San Miguel Arriba, Tavidal Arriba, Tavidal Abajo, Vaquilla, Chiguir\u00ed Arriba, Cerro La Vieja, Larguillo Arriba, Larguillo Centro, Pozo Azul, Oajaca, Caimito, Sofrito, V\u00eda Turega, \u00c1guila Abajo, Sofre, Pajonal Arriba, V\u00eda Las Ma\u00f1anitas, Villa Unida, Guabal, Alto Los Pinos, Miraflores, La Candelaria, Valle de Miraflores, Chichibali, La Martillada, Tambo, Toabr\u00e9, Las Varitas, Tucue, Hospital Materno Infantil Tambo, Sabana Larga, Chiguir\u00ed Centro, Chiguir\u00ed Abajo, San Pablo, Altos del Coco, Los Pilares, Uracillo Centro, U Centro, Las Mar\u00edas, Churuquita Grande, Pajonal, Cerro Colorado, Membrillo, Los Llanitos, El Cocal, La Negrita, Mosquitero, Monte Grande, Churuquita Chiquita, El Barrero, Sonadora, El Potrero y San Valent\u00edn.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Llano Grande<\/strong><\/td><td>2 de julio<\/td><td>5:45 a.m. a 12:45 p.m.<\/td><td>Bella Vista, San Mart\u00edn, Llano Grande, San Antonio, Sabaneta, San Juanito, Aguas Fr\u00edas, La Honda, La Venta, El Palmar Abajo, El Palmar Arriba, Jag\u00fcito de La Pintada; Las Minas de Tul\u00fa, Tul\u00fa, Perecab\u00e9, Aguas Claras, Santa Cruz, El Naranjal, San Jos\u00e9 del Naranjal, Sagrej\u00e1, Toabr\u00e9, Cacaco, Chorrerita y Los Pinzones de Toabr\u00e9 de Penonom\u00e9.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Ca\u00f1averal<\/strong><\/td><td>3 de julio<\/td><td>9:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.<\/td><td>Parte de Ca\u00f1averal, Cerme\u00f1o.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>El Roble<\/strong><\/td><td>4 de julio<\/td><td>8:45 a.m. a 3:45 p.m.<\/td><td>Llano S\u00e1nchez, Llano Santo, Cotaba Abajo, Cotaba Arriba, La Luc\u00eda, Vista Hermosa, Cerro Taboga y parte de El Barrero y Jag\u00fcito de Aguadulce.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>El Cristo<\/strong><\/td><td>4 de julio<\/td><td>9:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.<\/td><td>Juan Bran, El Higo del Cristo de Aguadulce.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Aguadulce (Cabecera)<\/strong><\/td><td>5 de julio<\/td><td>8:45 a.m. a 3:45 p.m.<\/td><td>Aguadulce Centro, Calle Mar\u00eda Jos\u00e9 Calvo, Calle Pablo Arosemena, Av. Alejandro Tapia (desde la Escuela Alejandro Tapia), Carretera Nacional, Sebasti\u00e1n Sucre, Calles Marcos Robles, San Francisco de As\u00eds, Victoriano Lorenzo, Manuel Robles, Revoluci\u00f3n, Salsipuedes, El Agua, Veraguas, Los Mara\u00f1ones, San Juan De Dios, Cuba, Holanda, Pozo Azul, Don Bosco, San Roque, Barrio Lindo, Villas Del Sur, Villa Bel\u00e9n, Hospital Marcos Robles, Calle Rafael Est\u00e9vez y \u00e1reas aleda\u00f1as. Micro-interrupciones de 2 minutos en: Central Azucarero La Estrella, Capellan\u00eda, Nat\u00e1, Finca S\u00e1enz, Finca Don Arcelio, Churub\u00e9, Santa Luc\u00eda, El Ca\u00f1o, El Olivo, La Soledad, Ol\u00e1, El Barniz, El Instante, Barranco Colorado, El Guayabito, El Picacho, San Lucas, La Zota, El Bar\u00f3n, El Cristo, El Cop\u00e9, San Roquito de Ol\u00e1, Bajo Grande, Sabaneta Arriba, Cascajal, Rancher\u00eda, Molej\u00f3n, R\u00edo Grande, El Fraile, Ciruelito, Garic\u00edn, Cocl\u00e9, El Congo, Buena Vista, Puerto El Gago, Puerto Posada, Las Guabas, Cerrozuela y V\u00eda Hern\u00e1ndez de Penonom\u00e9; Coclesito, Distrito Especial Omar Torrijos.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Pocr\u00ed<\/strong><\/td><td>5 de julio<\/td><td>8:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.<\/td><td>Pocr\u00ed Via Llano La Palma to La Finca de Muebles Carlos, Via Capellan\u00eda to the entrance of Matamoros, Monte Carmelo, La Instrucci\u00f3n, La Ci\u00e9naga from La Plaza to the intersection with Calle Concepci\u00f3n, Bda. Para\u00edso, Urb. El Carmen in Pocr\u00ed, Calle El Puerto from the Park to La Estrella Azul, Las Mercedes, San Mart\u00edn, Nuevo M\u00e9xico, Altos de Llano Bonito, Llano Bonito, Cerro Vig\u00eda, Bda. Chopo Real, Villa Gisela, La Providencia, Av. Rafael Est\u00e9vez, Calle Primera and Calle Segunda between La Calle Lastenia Campos, Av. Rafael Est\u00e9vez, Villa M\u00f3nica and Avenida Rodolfo Chiari from Matamoros to La Escuela Alejandro Tapia in Aguadulce.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\n    <!-- HERRERA -->\n    <h3>HERRERA<\/h3>\n    <table>\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th>District<\/th>\n                <th>Day<\/th>\n                <th>Hour<\/th>\n                <th>Specific Zones<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr><td><strong>Oc\u00fa (Headquarters)<\/strong><\/td><td>June 29<\/td><td>5:00 am to 12:00 pm<\/td><td>Oc\u00fa Crossroads, Chupampa, Los Panamaes, Lim\u00f3n de Chupampa, Cruz de Rayo, Ca\u00f1acilla, El Olivo, Llano Largo, Majarilla, Los Carates de Oc\u00fa, Pe\u00f1a Chata Crossroads, Pe\u00f1a Chata, El Negrito, Barrerilla, Quebrada de Agua, El Hatillo, Oc\u00fa, San Isidro, La Guindavela, Santa Rosa Neighborhood, Alto de La Feria Neighborhood, El Higuito de la Ca\u00f1ada, La Polonia, El Guaim\u00ed, El Guabilo, Llano Grande, La Palma, La Bodega, El Calabazal, El Hojal, Las Manuela, Llano Hato, Pajonal Salamanca, Los Canelos.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>I weighed (Headboard)<\/strong><\/td><td>June 30<\/td><td>8:00 am to 3:00 pm<\/td><td>Chupa district, part of the Macaracas and Llano Piedra districts, within the El Cedro district (La Meca and El Cedro Arriba sectors in the Macaracas district); Los Pozos, El Calabacito, and La Arena districts. In El Capuri: La Palma, R\u00edo Abajo, the area around the church and the soccer field in the Los Pozos district; Las Minas, El Toro, Leones, Chepo, Quebrada El Rosario, and Quebrada El Cipri\u00e1n districts in the Las Minas district; and the San Isidro estate in the Pes\u00e9 district.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Menchaca<\/strong><\/td><td>June 30<\/td><td>8:45 am to 3:45 pm<\/td><td>Via Los Bajos de Menchaca, Los Bajos del Cusco, Calle Central Menchaquita, corregimiento de Menchaca.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Cerro Largo<\/strong><\/td><td>July 3<\/td><td>7:15 am to 2:15 pm<\/td><td>La Fragua, La Sabaneta, Aguadulce, Cerro Largo, from the corregimiento of Cerro Largo, district of Oc\u00fa.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\n    <!-- THE SAINTS -->\n    <h3>THE SAINTS<\/h3>\n    <table>\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th>District<\/th>\n                <th>Day<\/th>\n                <th>Hour<\/th>\n                <th>Specific Zones<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr><td><strong>Las Tablas (Headquarters)<\/strong><\/td><td>June 29<\/td><td>8:00 am to 3:00 pm<\/td><td>Carlos Calzadilla Street, Ana Neighborhood.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Pocri (Headquarters)<\/strong><\/td><td>June 29<\/td><td>8:45 am to 3:45 pm<\/td><td>Exit from the township of Lajamina towards Los Cerros; sectors of El T\u00e1bano, El Limoncito and El Toro of the township of Paritilla (district of Pocr\u00ed); sector of Agua Buena and Oria Arriba of the township of Oria Arriba (district of Pedas\u00ed).<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>The Cedar<\/strong><\/td><td>July 1st<\/td><td>5:00 am to 12:00 pm<\/td><td>Districts of El Corozal, Bah\u00eda Honda, Espino Amarillo, Mogoll\u00f3n (Macaracas district); sectors of Los Toretos, Carnero \u00d1alu, Santa Ana of the district of El Macano (Guarar\u00e9 district).<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>The Skirt<\/strong><\/td><td>July 2<\/td><td>8:00 am to 3:00 pm<\/td><td>From the corregimiento of Macaracas Cabecera: El Faldar sector (Macaracas district).<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Stone Plain<\/strong><\/td><td>July 2<\/td><td>7:15 am to 2:15 pm<\/td><td>Bombachito and Bombacho sectors (Llano de Piedras district); El Balso sector (La Mesa district); El Tol\u00fa and La Prieta sector (Bajos de G\u00fcera district, Macaracas district).<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Pedas\u00ed (Headquarters)<\/strong><\/td><td>July 3<\/td><td>8:00 am to 3:00 pm<\/td><td>From the district of Pedas\u00ed: The Minsa CAPSI.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Las Tablas (Headquarters)<\/strong><\/td><td>July 4th<\/td><td>5:00 am to 12:00 pm<\/td><td>From the Las Tablas district: Bda. La Gloria by the CAIPI Las Tablas, Villa Andrea Street (Las Tablas district).<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Cocoa<\/strong><\/td><td>July 4th<\/td><td>7:15 am to 2:15 pm<\/td><td>From the township of El Cacao: exit from El Cacao via El Joaqu\u00edn and El Joaqu\u00edn (district of Tonos\u00ed).<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\n    <!-- VERAGUAS -->\n    <h3>VERAGUAS<\/h3>\n    <table>\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th>District<\/th>\n                <th>Day<\/th>\n                <th>Hour<\/th>\n                <th>Specific Zones<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr><td><strong>Son\u00e1 (Headquarters)<\/strong><\/td><td>July 1st<\/td><td>5:00 am to 12:00 pm<\/td><td>Son\u00e1, Tribique, La Toyosa, La Pacora, Cative, La Soledad, San Juanito, La Raizosa, El Pito, La Playa, Guarumal, Perdices, Guarumalito, La Trinchera, El Zancudo, Borracher\u00f3n, La Zumbona, Carrizal, El Tigre, San Lorenzo, Playa Banco, R\u00edo Grande, Quebrada Grande, Madre Vieja, Farf\u00e1n, Hicaco, Santa Catalina, El Estero.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Song of the Plain<\/strong><\/td><td>July 1st<\/td><td>5:45 am to 12:45 pm<\/td><td>La Soledad, Res. Bello Horizonte, Res. El Torre\u00f3n, Res. Santa Teresita, Bda. La Soledad.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>The Colored One<\/strong><\/td><td>July 2<\/td><td>6:30 am to 1:30 pm<\/td><td>La Colorada, Los Hatillos, El Choclo, Los Marines, El Centeno.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Catival Plain<\/strong><\/td><td>July 3<\/td><td>6:00 am to 1:00 pm<\/td><td>R\u00edo Negro, Platanares, Limones, Para\u00edso, Malena, Playa Palo Seco, Torio, Morrillo, Rusia, Filipina, El Nance, Furniales, Loma De Quebr\u00f3, Higoronoso, Arenas, Cacao, Varadero, Flores, Limones, Platanares, Palo Seco, Malena Torio, Morrillo, Filipinas, Rusia, Higueronoso, Quebr\u00f3, Furniales, Puerto Del Nance, Arenas, Flores, El Cacao, Varadero, La Barra.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\n    <!-- CHIRIQU\u00cd -->\n    <h3>CHIRIQU\u00cd<\/h3>\n    <table>\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th>District<\/th>\n                <th>Day<\/th>\n                <th>Hour<\/th>\n                <th>Specific Zones<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr><td><strong>Boiler<\/strong><\/td><td>June 29<\/td><td>5:00 am to 12:00 pm<\/td><td>Caldera Community, Paja de Sombrero, Boquete.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Bugaba<\/strong><\/td><td>June 30<\/td><td>5:00 am to 12:00 pm<\/td><td>La Candelaria, Alto del R\u00edo, Siogu\u00ed, Los \u00c1ngeles, La Estrella, San Mart\u00edn, Santo Tom\u00e1s, Canta Gallo, Palo Grande, Ca\u00f1a Blanca, La Barqueta.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>The Hills<\/strong><\/td><td>July 1st<\/td><td>5:00 am to 12:00 pm<\/td><td>The Valley, Zambrano.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>La Concepci\u00f3n (Headquarters)<\/strong><\/td><td>July 2<\/td><td>8:00 am to 3:00 pm<\/td><td>Communities of La Concepci\u00f3n, Boquer\u00f3n Viejo, La Meseta, Bocalat\u00fan, Guayabal, Santa Rita, Macano, Las Huacas Bonilla, Guabal, Aguacate, Cabuya, Cerro Colorado, Sabana Bonita, San Carlos, Guaca, Alto Majagua, Bugaba.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>David (Header)<\/strong><\/td><td>July 3<\/td><td>7:15 am to 2:15 pm<\/td><td>Valbuena Community, Villa Dora Urbanization, Altos del Terronal Residential Area.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Pedregal<\/strong><\/td><td>July 4th<\/td><td>7:15 am to 2:15 pm<\/td><td>Bijao Community, Ganalactea Dairy.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>La Concepci\u00f3n (Headquarters)<\/strong><\/td><td>July 5<\/td><td>8:00 am to 3:00 pm<\/td><td>La Concepci\u00f3n, opposite the ECASESO Cooperative.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\n    <!-- BOCAS DEL TORO -->\n    <h3>BOCAS DEL TORO<\/h3>\n    <table>\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th>District<\/th>\n                <th>Day<\/th>\n                <th>Hour<\/th>\n                <th>Specific Zones<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr><td><strong>Guabito<\/strong><\/td><td>June 30<\/td><td>6:00 am to 12:00 pm<\/td><td>Guabito, Administration Neighborhood, General Paredes, Farm 41, Farm 42, Puente Blanco, Barrio Colorado, Las Delicias, Las Tablas, Barranco adentro, Barranco medio, Farm 52, 14 de Abril Neighborhood, La Mesa, Dos Ca\u00f1os, Las Delicias Abajo, La Loma, Farm 43, Barranco medio School, Farm 45.<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>The Delights<\/strong><\/td><td>July 2<\/td><td>7:15 am to 2:15 pm<\/td><td>Las Delicias, Tiger Hill, Sibube, Las Delicias Abajo (Changuinola district).<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Farm 30<\/strong><\/td><td>July 3<\/td><td>8:00 am to 3:00 pm<\/td><td>Community Finca 30, Finca 31, Finca 32, Finca 24 (Changuinola district).<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>The Silence<\/strong><\/td><td>July 4th<\/td><td>8:00 am to 3:00 pm<\/td><td>El Silencio Community, Coibita (Changuinola district).<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><td><strong>Changuinola (Headquarters)<\/strong><\/td><td>July 5<\/td><td>7:15 am and 1:15 pm<\/td><td>Property 30, part of Property 66, part of Property 60, Property 12, Property 31, Property 13, Property 4.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Residents across several Panamanian districts should prepare for temporary power interruptions starting July 6, 2026. The Spanish energy company Naturgy announced a scheduled maintenance window running through July 12, acknowledging the short-term inconvenience these essential upgrades will cause. 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