
Jacinto Quintero
Jacinto Quintero, another victim of the Changuinola protests, lives with 170 lead pellets in his body and has suffered partial vision loss due to his injuries. He plays a key role in the Movement 8 de Julio, coordinating efforts to advocate for the rights and needs of fellow survivors, emphasizing the ongoing medical and support requirements stemming from the traumatic events of 2010.
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Jacinto Quintero is another victim who has 170 lead pellets lodged in his body and has partially lost his vision.
La herida de un conflicto en Changuinola: 16 años viviendo con plomo en el cuerpoLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·
Panama· 2026-07-09




