Olegario Hernández
Olegario Hernández is an 87-year-old resident of Limón, a small community in Panama, who has expressed deep concerns over the proposed construction of a reservoir that would displace his community. He has lived in Limón since the 1960s and relies on the land for his livelihood, cultivating crops like maize, yuca, and plantains. Olegario is a staunch opponent of the reservoir project, emphasizing the sentimental value of his land and questioning the adequacy of compensation for the loss of his home and heritage.
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Recent news mentions
Olegario Hernández, from the Municipal Firefighters of the area, reported on the search efforts for the missing victims.
Madre embarazada y su hija de 5 años siguen desaparecidas tras ser arrastradas por un río en Cuyotenango
Guatemala· 2025-05-03
Olegario Hernández informs about the search for a woman and a minor who were swept away by the rising waters of the Los Ajos river.
Buscan a mujer y menor desaparecidas en CuyotenangoGuatemala· 2025-05-03
Olegario is a resident of Limón who opposes the construction of the reservoir and expresses concerns about being relocated.
¿Cuánto cuesta un palo de mango? El relato de una comunidad que se niega a desaparecer
Panama· 2025-02-23
