Rutilio Villarreal

Rutilio Villarreal

politician Panama

Rutilio Villarreal is the executive director of the Instituto de Acueductos y Alcantarillados Nacionales (Idaan) in Panama, known for overseeing crucial improvements to the country's water supply systems. He was recently in the news due to his announcement regarding the ongoing recovery of potable water supply in high areas of Panama City and San Miguelito, following successful modernization efforts at the Federico Guardia Conte water treatment plant.

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,977
Power
70$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Panama 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 4,314,768 3,977 $76,000 70$
Totals 1 4,314,768 3,977 $76,000 70$
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Recent Mentions

Panama Panama: Rutilio Villarreal, the director of the National Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers, explained that increased rainfall has caused a temporary change in the color of the water. 6

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Idaan atribuye turbiedad del agua a lluvias en la cuenca del Chagres y activa operativo de purga

Panama Panama: Rutilio Villarreal, the director of Idaan, indicated in the National Assembly that immediate measures included dividing the network into hydraulic circuits for disinfection. 5

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Medio año sin agua potable: la desinfección del Idaan aún no resuelve la crisis en Azuero

Panama Panama: Rutilio Villarreal explained that this phase aims to ensure the restoration of a safe water supply. 8

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Casi seis meses sin agua potable: Azuero enfrenta su peor crisis

Panama Panama: Rutilio Villarreal, director of Idaan, detailed that over $50 million will be allocated to renew hydraulic components. 7

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Plan de optimización de la planta de Chilibre avanza, este año no habrá más paralización programada

Panama Panama: Rutilio Villarreal is the director of the Instituto de Acueductos y Alcantarillados Nacionales (Idaan) who inspected the deteriorating water treatment plant in Chepo. 7

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Idaan rehabilitará planta potabilizadora de Chepo con inversión de $7 millones

Panama Panama: Rutilio Villarreal is the director of Idaan, whom Betserai Richards has repeatedly questioned about the water scarcity issues. 5

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Idaan alquila 11 vehículos para sus despachos superiores, incluyendo el pago de Panapass

Panama Panama: Rutilio Villarreal is the director of the Instituto de Acueductos y Alcantarillados Nacionales (Idaan) and is overseeing the water distribution network in Azuero. 7

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Idaan promete normalizar red de agua en Azuero antes del Festival de las Mil Polleras 2026

Panama Panama: Rutilio Villarreal is the director of the Instituto de Acueductos y Alcantarillados Nacionales (Idaan) and presented the budget for 2026 to the National Assembly. 6

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Entre críticas, recortes y necesidades: Idaan sustenta presupuesto 2026