Type Unicameral First Vicepresident Katleen Levy (PP) Seats 71 members | President Rubén de León (PRD) Second Vicepresident Raúl Hernández (CD) | |
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Political groups Government (43)
Democratic Revolutionary Party (26)
Panameñista Party (16)
People's Party (1)
Opposition (28)
Democratic Change (25)
Nationalist Republican Liberal Movement (2)
Independent (1) | ||
The National Assembly (Spanish: Asamblea Nacional), formerly the Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa), is the legislative branch of the government of the Republic of Panama.
It is a unicameral legislature, currently made up of 71 members, who serve five-year terms. Legislators from outlying rural districts are chosen on a plurality basis, while districts located in more populous towns and cities elect multiple legislators by means of a proportion-based formula. Panama's legislative elections are held simultaneous with its presidential elections.
Panama also returns a delegation of 20 deputies to the supranational Central American Parliament.
Latest election
* : 11 seats that the party originally won were annulled by the electoral body of Panama. Those seats will be contested again