National Assembly (Panama)

The National Assembly of Panama (Spanish: Asamblea Nacional de Panamá), formerly the Legislative Assembly of Panama (Asamblea Legislativa de Panamá), is the legislative branch of the government of the Republic of Panama.

National Assembly of the Republic of Panama

Asamblea Nacional de la República de Panamá
Type
Type
History
Founded1906[1]
Leadership
Dana Castañeda (RM)
since 1 July 2024
First vice president
Didiano Pinilla (CD)
since 1 July 2024
Second vice president
Jamis Acosta (RM)
since 1 July 2024
General secretary
Carlos Alvarado (PRD)
since 1 July 2024
Structure
Seats71 members
Political groups
Government (47)[2]

Opposition (24)[3]

Length of term
5 years[4]
Elections
First-past-the-post voting in outlying rural districts and party-list proportional representation in cities
Last election
5 May 2024
Next election
6 May 2029
Meeting place
Justo Arosemena Palace, Panama City
Website
www.asamblea.gob.pa

It is a unicameral legislature, currently made up of 71 members, who serve five-year terms. Legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen by a first past the post method, while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula. Panama's legislative elections are held simultaneous with its presidential and local elections.

Panama also returns a delegation of 20 deputies to the supranational Central American Parliament.

Latest election

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Legislative election

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Realizing Goals367,37817.1715New
Democratic Revolutionary Party347,69216.2512−23
Democratic Change239,52911.198−10
Panameñista Party227,69210.6480
Another Way Movement149,4626.993New
People's Party128,5046.012+2
Nationalist Republican Liberal Movement67,9083.171−4
Alliance Party62,3132.912+2
Independent Social Alternative Party34,2501.600New
Independents514,90024.0620+15
Total2,139,628100.00710
Valid votes2,139,62894.49
Invalid votes61,3402.71
Blank votes63,4042.80
Total votes2,264,372100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,999,62575.49
Source: Tribunal Electoral[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Historia | Asamblea Nacional de Panamá".
  2. ^ "Dana Castañeda presidirá la Asamblea, con los votos de todos los partidos y el repudio de los independientes". www.prensa.com (in Spanish). 2024-07-01. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  3. ^ "Dana Castañeda presidirá la Asamblea, con los votos de todos los partidos y el repudio de los independientes". www.prensa.com (in Spanish). 2024-07-01. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  4. ^ "IPU PARLINE database: PANAMA (Asamblea Nacional), General information".
  5. ^ "General Election 2024, Election of Deputies". Tribunal Electoral (in Spanish). Retrieved 7 May 2024.