Several new political groups in Panama have begun collecting signatures to qualify as parties for the 2029 general elections. The process is being watched closely as Martín Torrijos’ new project and the possible party transformation of Vamos could reshape the field.
Comptroller Anel Flores met with National Assembly leaders and Vamos deputies after a dispute over unpaid leave for 43 legislators. Roberto Zúñiga said Flores will cancel the measure.
Panama’s comptroller agreed to reverse the unpaid-leave measure affecting 43 Assembly workers after meeting with lawmakers and the president of the National Assembly. The dispute had escalated into a criminal complaint alleging abuse of power and falsification.
Vamos has emerged as a powerful independent bloc in Panama, winning 20 National Assembly seats and challenging the country’s traditional party system. Its rise reflects growing public frustration with corruption, patronage, and political elites.
Gabriel Silva says Vamos will remain active in Panama politics and may eventually decide whether to become a party. He warned that traditional parties are trying to weaken independents as electoral reform talks continue.
A National Assembly staff member linked to Vamos said she will not drop a Supreme Court challenge against Comptroller Anel Flores over unpaid leave orders. The dispute has deepened tensions between the opposition and the Comptroller’s Office.
Panama’s comptroller and the Vamos legislative bloc are locked in a dispute over attendance practices and unpaid leave for 43 Assembly workers. The clash has escalated into a broader fight over oversight, legality, and political targeting.
Vamos deputies are considering their own candidate for the National Assembly presidency and have ruled out supporting Herrera’s reelection. The stance could reshape negotiations over control of Panama’s legislature.
Vamos presented its legislative record in the National Assembly, highlighting bill approvals, committee work, and high attendance. The bloc also renewed its clash with Comptroller Anel Flores over salaries withheld from 43 Assembly workers.
Vamos lawmakers went back to Panama’s Comptroller General seeking information on unpaid leave assigned to their staff, but they did not receive an answer. The request highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and oversight in public administration.
Luis Duke said the Vamos-Panameñista legislative alliance has failed to meet several commitments, even as he acknowledged some progress in the Assembly. His remarks highlight growing pressure on lawmakers to show concrete results inside Panama’s legislature.
Panama’s Electoral Prosecutor’s Office reviewed the ATTT over the inclusion of “Con paso firme” on vehicle plates, a slogan tied to President José Raúl Mulino’s administration. The design is now being challenged in court by the Vamos caucus.
Panama’s National Assembly closed its session with key anti-corruption bills and a major internal rules reform still stalled. Lawmakers blame committee bottlenecks and a lack of political will as the agenda moves into the next legislative cycle.
Vamos lawmakers filed a complaint against Comptroller General Anel Flores over alleged overreach and the withholding of payments to independent bench members. The dispute puts a spotlight on Panama’s oversight powers and institutional tensions.
Vamos lawmakers have filed a criminal complaint against Comptroller General Anel Flores over the unpaid leave and suspended salaries of 40 Assembly workers. The complaint alleges abuse of authority, falsification and unauthorized action against Legislative Branch staff.
Vamos lawmakers have filed a complaint against Comptroller General Anel Flores, accusing him of exceeding his authority. The case adds pressure to Panama’s debate over institutional powers and public spending oversight.
Vamos deputies filed a complaint with the Public Ministry against the comptroller, alleging an overreach of authority that affected eight legislative offices. The move escalates a dispute over the limits of oversight power in Panama.
Vamos says 43 Assembly workers remain on the job without pay after the Comptroller’s Office changed their status during a dispute with the caucus. The conflict has now reached the Supreme Court and deepened tensions between the legislature and Comptroller Anel Flores.
A commentary on Panama’s Vamos movement argues that coalitions of independents can end up functioning like parties without the same accountability. It calls for honest political structures and warns against voter confusion.
A planned meeting between Comptroller Anel Flores and Vamos lawmakers was canceled amid tensions over post-election subsidy spending and accountability. The dispute highlights ongoing friction over transparency and public oversight in Panama.
