Gaceta Oficial
Authorization for the Administrative and Legal Committee of the Council for the Protection of Plant Varieties to grant the breeder's right certificate for the strawberry variety A13 29, developed by MASIA CISCAR S.A.
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The Ministry of Agricultural Development (Ministerio de Desarrollo Agropecuario) authorizes the granting of the breeder's right certificate for the strawberry variety A13 29 to MASIA CISCAR S.A., following the homologation of the DHE technical examination by IDIAP.
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Publication of the list of new ITBMS withholding agents, pursuant to literal d) of Article 19 of Executive Decree No. 84 of 2005 and its amendments, applicable for the 2027 fiscal year and subsequent years, and amendment of Resolution No. 201-6906 of August 25, 2025, corrected by Resolution No. 201-0129 of January 7, 2026.
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The General Directorate of Revenue (Dirección General de Ingresoss - DGI) publishes the updated list of new ITBMS withholding agents for the 2027 fiscal year. These agents, selected based on the criteria of annual purchases exceeding 3 million balboas, are required to withhold 50% of the ITBMS on their transactions. The resolution includes an extensive list of designated companies and establishes the procedure for updating information regarding merged companies or entities with changes to their legal name. Additionally, it repeals and modifies previous resolutions to consolidate the current list.
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Establishment of phytosanitary import requirements (RFI) for Cannabis sativa L. seeds intended for medicinal cannabis cultivation, from any origin.
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The Ministry of Agricultural Development (Ministerio de Desarrollo Agropecuario), through the National Directorate of Plant Health (Dirección Nacional de Sanidad Vegetal), establishes phytosanitary requirements for the import of Cannabis sativa L. seeds intended for the cultivation of medicinal cannabis. Imports must be accompanied by an import permit and a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, ensuring the material is free from specific pests and pathogens (such as Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cannabis, viruses, and viroids). Imported seeds are subject to inspection, sampling, and post-entry quarantine.
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Granting recognition as a non-profit social organization to the CLUB KIWANIS METROPOLITANO DE PANAMÁ.
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The Ministry of Social Development (Ministerio de Desarrollo Social) officially grants recognition as a non-profit social organization to the CLUB KIWANIS METROPOLITANO DE PANAMÁ, after confirming that the entity meets all legal requirements established in Executive Decree No. 230 of 2020 to operate for the benefit of vulnerable communities.
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Establishment of regulatory measures applicable to laboratories manufacturing medicines containing metamizole or dipyrone, in any of its salts, and other provisions are dictated.
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The Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud) establishes strict regulatory measures for medicines containing metamizole or dipyrone. It is mandated that these drugs must be sold exclusively under medical prescription. Manufacturing laboratories are required to update the monographs and package inserts of these products, warning of the risk of agranulocytosis (severe reduction in white blood cells) and specific contraindications. Additionally, an informative card for the patient is introduced as a risk mitigation measure.
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Designation of Mr. JESÚS ELÍAS ESPINOSA TORRES, employee number 85325, as Regional Director of MAÑANITAS, in charge, from January 2, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
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Administrative resolution by which the Ministry of Housing and Land Planning (Ministerio de Vivienda y Ordenamiento Territorial) designates Mr. Jesús Elías Espinosa Torres as Regional Director of Mañanitas, in an acting capacity, for the period between January 2 and December 31, 2025.
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Repeal of Resolution No. 119 of May 21, 2008, and establishment of requirements for the incorporation of social interest projects into the horizontal property regime.
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The Ministry of Housing and Land Planning (Ministerio de Vivienda y Ordenamiento Territorial) repeals Resolution No. 119 of 2008 and updates the requirements for social interest housing projects to be incorporated into the Horizontal Property regime. The regulation establishes the mandatory documents (permits, plans, cost certifications, authorizations, etc.) that must be submitted for the incorporation process. It ensures that real estate properties qualified as being of social interest are exempt from the payment of special fees under Law 284 of 2022.
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Designation of Engineer JONATHAN PINO, position No. 61969, as Director of Engineering and Architecture, in charge, from September 1 to September 16, 2026.
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Administrative resolution by which the Ministry of Housing and Land Planning (Ministerio de Vivienda y Ordenamiento Territorial) designates Engineer Jonathan Pino as Director of Engineering and Architecture, in an acting capacity, during the period between September 1 and September 16, 2026.
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Granting of a Remote Operator license to the company VALORES DAVIVIENDA EL SALVADOR S.A. DE C.V., CASA DE CORREDORES DE BOLSA.
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The Securities Market Superintendency (Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores) grants a Remote Operator license to the company VALORES DAVIVIENDA EL SALVADOR S.A. DE C.V., allowing it to operate in the Panamanian securities market. The resolution specifies the company's obligations regarding reports, standards of conduct, money laundering prevention, and compliance with local regulations.
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Opinion regarding the question of whether, when requesting an amendment to the terms of a specific series within a revolving securities program, the suspension of trading applies automatically to the entire program or only to the series subject to the request.
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The Securities Market Superintendency (Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores) issues an administrative opinion clarifying that the suspension of trading upon a request to amend the terms and conditions of a specific series within a revolving securities program does not automatically apply to the entire program. The authority underscores its power to analyze the circumstances of each case to determine if the suspension should be limited exclusively to the affected series, avoiding unjustified prejudice to other series or investors, provided there is no direct impact on the entire program.
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