National Assembly (Panama)
logo | Parliament building |
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Seat: | Panama - Plaza 5 de Mayo |
First session: | 1903 |
MPs: | 71 |
Current legislative period | |
Last choice: | May 3, 2009 |
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The National Assembly of the Republic of Panama ( Spanish Asamblea Nacional de la República de Panamá ) is the national parliament of Panama and has existed since 1903.
The National Assembly is formed by a unicameral parliamentary system .
71 members of parliament are elected for five years each.
The parliamentary elections take place at the same time as the presidential elections in Panama.
elections
The last elections took place on Sunday, May 5th, 2019.
Presidents of Parliament
- José Luis Varela Rodríguez, Panameñista Party (2009-2010)
- José Muñoz Molina, Democratic Change (2010–2011)
- Héctor Aparicio Díaz, Democratic Change (2011–2012)
- Sergio Gálvez (2012-2013)
The parliament building is also called Palacio Justo Arosemena .
Web links
Commons : Asamblea Nacional de Panamá - collection of images, videos and audio files