National Assembly (Panama)

National Assembly of the Republic of Panama Asamblea Nacional de la República de Panamá
Type
Type	Unicameral
History
Founded	1906[1]
Leadership
President	Jaime Vargas, Circuit 5-2 (PRD) since 1 July 2023
First vice president	Ricardo Torres, Circuit 9-4 (PRD) since 1 July 2023
Second vice president	Corina Cano, Circuit 8-7 (MOLIRENA) since 1 July 2023
Structure
Seats	71 members
Political groups	Government (40)   Democratic Revolutionary Party (35)   Nationalist Republican Liberal Movement (5) Opposition (26)   Democratic Change (18)   Panameñista Party (8) Independent bloc (5)   Independent (5)
Length of term	5 years[2]
Elections
Voting system	First-past-the-post voting in outlying rural districts and party-list proportional representation in cities
Last election	May 5, 2019
Next election	May 5, 2024
Meeting place
Justo Arosemena Palace, Panama City
Website
www.asamblea.gob.pa

Politics of Panama
Constitution Abortion law LGBT rights
Executive President Laurentino Cortizo Vice President Jose Gabriel Carrizo
Legislature National Assembly President: Marcos Castillero Barahona
Administrative divisions Provinces and comarcas Districts Corregimientos
Elections Recent elections General: 2014 2019 2024 2006 Canal referendum Political parties
Foreign relations Ministry of Foreign Affairs Minister: Janaina Tewaney Diplomatic missions of / in Panama Passport Visa requirements Visa policy Panama Canal Authority
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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

See also

• List of political parties in Panama
• List of presidents of the National Assembly of Panama
• Politics of Panama

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