National Assembly (Panama)

The National Assembly (Spanish: Asamblea Nacional), formerly the Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa), 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
President
Marcos Castillero, Circuit 6-3 (PRD)
since 1 July 2019
First vice president
Zulay Rodríguez, Circuit 8-6 (PRD)
since 1 July 2019
Second vice president
Tito Rodríguez, Circuit 8-9 (MOLIRENA)
since 1 July 2019
Structure
Seats71 members
Political groups
Government (40)

Opposition (26)

Independent bloc (5)

Length of term
5 years[2]
Elections
Party-list proportional representation
Last election
May 5, 2019
Next election
May 5, 2024
Meeting place
Panama City
Website
www.asamblea.gob.pa
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It is a unicameral legislature, currently made up of 71 members, who serve five-year terms. Legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis, 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 elections.

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

Latest election
Main article: 2019 Panamanian general election
Color Party Votes % Seats +/–
Democratic Revolutionary Party35+9
Democratic Change18–6
Panameñista Party8–8
Nationalist Republican Liberal Movement5+3
Alliance Party0–1
People's Party0–1
Broad Front for Democracy00
Independents5+4
Invalid/blank votes–––
Total 100 710
Registered voters/turnout––
Source: Election Tribunal, psephos

* : 11 seats that the party originally won were annulled by the electoral body of Panama. Those seats will be contested again

See also

References
  1. http://www.asamblea.gob.pa/historia/
  2. http://archive.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2245_A.htm
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