Gaceta Oficial
Delegation of functions to Licenciado Félix Humberto Paz Moreno, Deputy Ombudsman, in the temporary absence of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Panama.
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Due to the participation of the Ombudsman, Angela Russo Mainieri de Cedeño, in the VIII Ibero-American Summit on Human Mobility and Human Trafficking in Colombia, her administrative and operational functions are delegated to the Deputy Ombudsman, Félix Humberto Paz Moreno, between September 30 and October 2, 2026.
p. 20–21
Installation of the new National Evaluation Commission, in charge of verifying and reviewing compliance with the requirements for the selection process of provincial representatives and a comarcal representative of public land passenger transport users.
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The Defensoría del Pueblo establishes the new National Evaluation Commission, composed of Natividad Quirós, Irwing Jurado, and Diego Almanza, to oversee the selection process of public land transport user representatives before the Transit and Land Transport Authority (Autoridad del Tránsito y Transporte Terrestre).
p. 22–23
Authorization of the framework cooperation agreement to be signed between the INSTITUTO DE METEOROLOGÍA E HIDROLOGÍA DE PANAMÁ, "INGENIERO OVIGILDO HERRERA MARCUCCI" (IMHPA) and the INSTITUTO DE SEGURO AGROPECUARIO (ISA).
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The signing of a cooperation agreement between the IMHPA and the ISA is authorized to strengthen agricultural risk management. The agreement aims to share hydrometeorological and agroclimatic data, conduct workshops, and develop joint research and technical monitoring projects for the agricultural sector.
p. 24–25
Authorization for the Honorable Freddy Enrique Lozada González to take possession of the position of President and the Honorable Yanilka Esther Jurado Castro to take possession of the position of Vice President for the regulatory period from August 22, 2026, to May 9, 2027.
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Municipal agreement authorizing the inauguration of the new President and Vice President of the Municipal Council of Alanje, Chiriquí, for the period from August 22, 2026, to May 9, 2027.
p. 26–27
Approval of the modification of Municipal Agreement No. 034-2025 of December 23, 2025, Article 09, by the Honorable Municipal Council of the District of Gualaca.
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The Municipal Council of Gualaca modifies Article 9 of Agreement 034-2025 to adjust municipal budget management. The agreement includes provisions regarding the payment of representation expenses and the validity of the agreement.
p. 28–29
Approval of the annual investment plan for the Real Estate Tax (IBI) contribution and allocation of amounts to projects approved during various citizen participation sessions in the district for the 2026 fiscal year.
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The Municipality of Ocú approves its Annual Investment Plan based on 75% of Real Estate Tax (IBI) funds for 2026, allocating a total of B/. 375,000.00 to various community and social projects, such as improvements to parks, sports fields, and street cleaning services, following a citizen consultation process.
p. 30–32
Repeal of all agreements related to taxes, fees, rights, and contributions, and establishment of the new tax regime for the Municipality of Ocú.
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The Municipality of Ocú establishes a new comprehensive tax regime that repeals previous agreements. This new scheme details the fees, taxes, and rights applicable to various commercial, industrial, and service activities (from wholesale to construction, entertainment, and health) with the aim of modernizing municipal revenue collection and fostering local investment.
p. 33–70
Municipal agreement of the District of Remedios approving the use of the balance of the project called "Equipment for the provision of community cleaning and maintenance services for the District of Remedios" from the Real Estate Fund (IBI), fiscal year 2022.
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The Municipality of Remedios approves the use of a remaining balance of B/. 85,209.05 from a previous equipment project, redirecting these funds to seven community infrastructure improvement projects, including university facilities, museums, aqueducts, and educational centers, after receiving heavy equipment donated by the Ministry of Residence.
p. 71–73
Exemption from payment and acquisition of a construction permit for residents of the Corregimiento of La Laguna, El Picacho sector, for the issuance of a certification for the company NATURGY.
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The Municipal Council of San Carlos exempts 40 residents of the El Picacho sector in the Corregimiento of La Laguna from construction permit fees. This measure facilitates residents in obtaining the necessary certification for the electricity company NATURGY to install electricity service in that sector.
p. 74–81
Law dictating the budget of the AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMÁ for the fiscal year from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027
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This Law establishes the annual budget of the Panama Canal Authority (AUTORIDAD DEL CANAL DE PANAMÁ) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The document details projected revenues, primarily from tolls and transit services, totaling 5,555,311 thousand balboas. It also defines the operating expenses, investments, and reserves necessary for the management of the interoceanic waterway. The Law was approved by the National Assembly (ASAMBLEA NACIONAL) and signed by the President, entering into force on October 1, 2026.
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