Gaceta Oficial

The National Land Management Authority (AUTORIDAD NACIONAL DE ADMINISTRACIÓN DE TIERRAS - ANATI) orders the segregation of a 1,521.07 m² state-owned plot of land located in La Locería, Panama District. The land is granted for use and administration to the energy company EDEMET for the expansion of an existing electrical substation. Strict conditions are established regarding the use of the land, prohibiting the company from leasing or encumbering the property, with potential revocation of the assignment in case of non-compliance.

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The Municipality of Antón repeals Resolution No. 366 of 1999, which had granted municipal land to an individual for housing purposes. As the adjudication was not perfected in the Public Registry after 27 years and the land is now required for the public project "Complejo Deportivo El Ciruelito," promoted by PANDEPORTES, the original administrative act is annulled.

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The Municipal Council of Antón approves budget modifications for the 2026 fiscal year. The distribution of funds from the Real Estate Tax (IBI) is adjusted due to an increase in assigned funds. The document details a breakdown of investment projects, including improvements to markets, streets, sports fields, and aqueducts in various corregimientos of the district.

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The Municipal Council of Boquete establishes new regulations for commercial and residential constructions connected to the municipal aqueduct. It mandates the installation of water meters and reserve tanks, and sets specific diameters for service lines based on the type of user. The goal is to ensure reasonable and sustainable use of drinking water in light of the district's growth.

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The Municipality of Santiago accepts a land donation consisting of three plots from the company Promotora Prado, S.A. These lots, located in the "Villas de la Peña" residential area, will be incorporated into municipal assets for community use and benefit. The municipal mayor is authorized to carry out the necessary legal and notarial procedures to formalize the transfer.

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The Comptroller General of the Republic (Contraloría General de la República) approves the fifth version of the technical and administrative guide for the implementation of the Public Works and Municipal Services Investment Program (PIOPSM). This document establishes the procedures, internal controls, eligibility criteria, and management stages (from conceptualization to final delivery) that municipal governments and communal boards must follow to handle funds transferred by the State. It includes detailed regulations on procurement processes, acceptance of works, transparency, accountability, educational assistance, housing, and infrastructure works, as well as the official forms required for each administrative process.

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The Ministry of Economy and Finance (Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas) issues the terms and conditions for a loan agreement with BLADEX, INC. for an amount of up to one billion US dollars. The funds will be used to partially finance the seasonal liquidity needs of the General State Budget for the 2026 fiscal year and future fiscal years. The contract details the availability period, interest rates based on SOFR plus a 1.20% margin, commitment and structuring fees, and the applicable law, which is that of the State of New York.

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The Municipal Council of the Arraiján District approves the Indicative District Strategic Plan for the 2024-2025 period. Developed in coordination with the Territorial Development Directorate of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the National Decentralization Authority, the plan aims to guide local development, manage resource transfers transparently, and align investment initiatives with sustainable development goals. It includes a detailed diagnosis of the district, covering physical-environmental, social, economic, and urban dimensions, as well as a matrix of strategic lines to address identified issues.

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The President of the Republic appoints Ivis Moreno Cano, current Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture, as Acting Vice Minister of Culture from September 9 to September 16, 2026, while the incumbent Arianne Benedetti Díaz is on an official mission.

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The President of the Republic appoints Omar Emilio Torres de León as Acting Minister of Commerce and Industries, and Tulio Ramírez Zapata as Acting Vice Minister of Internal Commerce and Industries from September 10 to September 18, 2026, while the incumbents are on an official mission.

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