National Assembly (Panama)
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National Assembly of the Republic of Panama Asamblea Nacional de la República de Panamá | |
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| History | |
| Founded | 1906[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 | |
| Seats | 71 members |
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Political groups | Government (15)
Opposition (35)
Independent bloc (20)
In dispute (1)
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Length of term | 5 years[2] |
| 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 | |
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| Justo Arosemena Palace, Panama City | |
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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[edit]
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | ||
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| Realizing Goals | 778,772 | 34.23 | 14 | +14 | ||
| Another Way Movement | 559,432 | 24.59 | 3 | +3 | ||
| People's Party | 364,576 | 16.03 | 2 | +2 | ||
| Democratic Change | 258,818 | 11.38 | 8 | -10 | ||
| Independents | 150,338 | 6.61 | 0 | –1 | ||
| Democratic Revolutionary Party | 133,791 | 5.88 | 13 | -22 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 57,645 | – | – | – | ||
| Total | 2,245,741 | 100 | 71 | 0 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | – | – | ||||
| Source: Election Tribunal, psephos | ||||||
See also[edit]
- List of political parties in Panama
- List of presidents of the National Assembly of Panama
- Politics of Panama
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