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National Assembly (Panama)

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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

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.

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.