Gaceta Oficial
Authorizing EMPRESA NACIONAL DE AUTOPISTA, S.A. (ENA) and ENA NORTE, S.A. to sign a debtor, guarantee, and administration trust contract (Fideicomiso) to manage financing for up to the sum of 196,000,000.00 US Dollars, to refinance the balance of the ENA NORTE trust bonds, and granting other authorizations
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The Cabinet (CONSEJO DE GABINETE) authorizes EMPRESA NACIONAL DE AUTOPISTA, S.A. (ENA) and ENA NORTE, S.A. to enter into a trust contract (Fideicomiso) to manage external financing. The transaction, in the amount of up to 196 million US dollars, is primarily aimed at refinancing the outstanding bonds of the ENA Norte trust fund. The loan will be granted by the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest) and is structured in two tranches (Tranche A for 96 million and Tranche B for 100 million). The trust will serve as administrative and financial collateral, including rights to the Corredor Norte tolls, to secure repayment of the debt.
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Approval of the name change of the file of the company ROBINSON INTERNATIONAL (PANAMÁ), S.A. to the company INSPECTION AND LABORATORY SERVICES PANAMA, S.A. with accreditation code LE-009.
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The National Accreditation Council (Consejo Nacional de Acreditación) formally approves the name change of the file for the company Robinson International (Panamá), S.A., under accreditation code LE-009, to Inspection and Laboratory Services Panama, S.A. The resolution ratifies the scope of accreditation for various testing methods for petroleum products and derivatives, including laboratory services for gasoline, diesel, and crude oils.
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Establishment of the authorization procedure for the sanitary qualification of non-official food and water laboratories by the National Directorate for Food Control and Veterinary Surveillance.
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The Ministry of Health establishes a mandatory procedure for non-official food and water laboratories to obtain sanitary qualification. The National Directorate for Food Control and Veterinary Surveillance is responsible for granting, suspending, or canceling these licenses. The process requires the submission of legal and technical documents, quality management systems (ISO/IEC 17025), and inspection records.
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Amendment of Resolution No. 170 of March 14, 2023, which regulates pre-hospital medical emergency care and patient transport in the Republic of Panama in land vehicles.
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This resolution amends the technical and operational requirements for emergency vehicles and patient transport in Panama. The minimum equipment standards for ambulances (Type 1, 2, and 3) are updated according to international standards (NFPA 1917, CEN 1789), and the list of necessary medical supplies (resuscitation, trauma, airway, cardiology) required for advanced life support services is detailed.
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Decree of the Alcaldía of the Renacimiento District approving the imposition of fines on citizens and businesses in general found disposing of trash or waste inappropriately, without bags, or throwing trash on streets, sidewalks, public easements, parks, green areas, and places not intended for such purposes in the Renacimiento District.
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The municipal government (Alcaldía) of Renacimiento establishes fines of up to 5,000 Balboas for citizens and businesses that dispose of trash inappropriately in public spaces. The decree aims to prevent the obstruction of drains and protect public health. The National Border Service (Servicio Nacional de Fronteras) and community peace judges are empowered to sanction offenders.
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Decree of the Alcaldía approving and declaring the closure of municipal public offices from April 2 at 12:00 noon and April 3, on the occasion of the Holy Week celebration, and dictating other provisions.
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The municipal government (Alcaldía) of Renacimiento orders the closure of its public offices on April 2 (starting at noon) and April 3 for Holy Week. Furthermore, the use of music boxes and dance activities in the district during this period is prohibited, under penalty of fines.
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Decree of the Alcaldía of the Renacimiento District approving and regulating the official use of the institutional logo of the Municipality of Renacimiento, approved by Municipal Agreement No. 009-2026 dated April 21, 2026.
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The use of the official institutional logo of the Municipality of Renacimiento is regulated, following its prior approval by municipal agreement. The logo, which includes elements representing the lake, livestock, coffee, and local biodiversity, must be used on all official documents, seals, and digital platforms, incorporating an official QR code.
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Decree regulating the use of parks in the Renacimiento District, prohibiting the circulation of bicycles and electric scooters, street vending, and other activities, and dictating measures for the protection of public space.
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The decree regulates the use of parks in the Renacimiento District, prohibiting the circulation of bicycles and electric scooters, as well as street vending. The goal is to protect spaces intended for family recreation, avoid vandalism, and ensure the safety of pedestrian traffic. The municipal government and the National Border Service (Servicio Nacional de Fronteras) are empowered to monitor and sanction non-compliance with these provisions.
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Correction of an unintentional error in Mayoral Decree No. 010 of August 27, 2026, by which measures related to the celebration of national holidays are dictated and the route for parades for November 10 is established, published in the Gaceta Oficial Digital No. 30609-A of September 10, 2026.
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A correction (errata) is published to rectify mayoral decree 010-2026 of La Chorrera regarding the November 10 celebrations. The change consists of replacing the instruction to comply with a previous 2023 executive decree with the formal declaration of November 10, 2026, as a holiday in the municipality, on the occasion of the First Shout of Independence (Primer Grito de Independencia) in La Villa de Los Santos.
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Addition of a provision to Law 106 of 1973, on the Municipal Regime
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Law 551 adds a new numeral (31) to Article 17 of Law 106 of 1973. This regulation establishes that municipal councils have the exclusive authority to mandate that foundation festivities for each district be celebrated in their respective district capitals, as well as festivities for patron saints and the commemoration of the founding of corregimientos. This process ensures coordinated participation from the mayor, corregimiento representatives, and the organized community through citizen participation mechanisms.
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