Elena Barría, a 68-year-old woman, has died in Panamá following complications after surgery related to injuries sustained during the recent earthquake. According to family members, Barría suffered a natural heart attack. She had undergone successful surgery for a perforated abdomen caused by the seismic event. This marks the first death officially linked to the earthquake in Panamá. The news was originally reported by EL NACIONAL. Barría’s passing highlights the indirect and longer-term health consequences that can arise from natural disasters. The event serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of individuals following significant earthquakes.