Panama Legal Guide

### Quejas por autos nuevos y usados suman B/.7.7 millones ante la Acodeco

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: Complaints regarding new and used vehicles have reached B/.7.7 million before Acodeco.
• Citation and date: https://www.acodeco.gob.pa/quejas-por-autos-nuevos-y-usados-suman-b-7-7-millones-ante-la-acodeco/, 29 de octubre de 2026
• Source: www.acodeco.gob.pa

### ANTAI informa sobre la reglamentación de la Ley 316 de 2022 sobre conflicto de intereses

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: ANTAI informs that Executive Decree No. 77 of October 27, 2026, published in Official Gazette No. 30643, regulates Law 316 of 2022 on conflict of interests.
• Citation and date: Decreto Ejecutivo No. 77 de 27 de octubre de 2026, Gaceta Oficial No. 30643, 2026-10-27
• Source: antai.gob.pa

### Acodeco ha verificado 18 operaciones de concentración económica desde el año 2020

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: Acodeco has verified 18 economic concentration operations since 2020.
• Citation and date: not stated, 2026-10-27
• Source: acodeco.gob.pa

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### Acodeco registra 367 casos por posibles incumplimientos de los beneficios para jubilados, pensionados y la tercera edad

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: Acodeco registered 367 cases for possible non-compliance with benefits for retirees, pensioners, and the elderly.
• Citation and date: not stated, 2026-10-23
• Source: acodeco.gob.pa

### Acodeco divulga monitoreo de precios de la canasta básica para orientar las compras de los consumidores

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: Acodeco published a price monitoring report for the basic basket of goods to guide consumer purchases.
• Citation and date: not stated, 2026-10-21
• Source: acodeco.gob.pa

### Acodeco detecta 18 lotes de productos preempacados que incumplen el contenido neto declarado

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: Acodeco detected 18 batches of prepackaged products that do not comply with the declared net content.
• Citation and date: https://www.acodeco.gob.pa/acodeco-detecta-18-lotes-de-productos-preempacados-que-incumplen-el-contenido-neto-declarado/, 20 de octubre de 2026
• Source: www.acodeco.gob.pa

### Acodeco impone 23 multas por B/.65,200 por irregularidades en historiales de crédito

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: Acodeco imposed 23 fines totaling B/.65,200 for irregularities in credit records.
• Citation and date: https://www.acodeco.gob.pa/acodeco-impone-23-multas-por-b-65200-por-irregularidades-en-historiales-de-credito/, 19 de octubre de 2026
• Source: www.acodeco.gob.pa

### Se inicia traslado del Tribunal Superior del Cuarto Distrito Judicial tras daños estructurales en su edificio

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: The transfer of the Tribunal Superior del Cuarto Distrito Judicial has begun due to structural damage in its building.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Facilitadores Judiciales Comunitarios afectados por el sismo reciben apoyo solidario

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: Community judicial facilitators affected by the earthquake receive solidarity support.
• Citation and date: Not stated, 2026-10-17
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Comunicado de la Corte Suprema de Justicia

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: The Plenary of the Supreme Court of Justice issued a communication regarding judicial operations.
• Citation and date: Not stated, 2026-10-17
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Magistrada presidenta de la CSJ anuncia reanudación de términos judiciales en provincias afectadas y plan de acción

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: The President Magistrate of the CSJ announces the resumption of judicial terms in affected provinces and an action plan.
• Citation and date: Not stated, 2026-10-17
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Acodeco lleva ayuda humanitaria y evalúa daños en sus sedes regionales tras el sismo

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: Acodeco delivered humanitarian aid and assessed damages at its regional offices following an earthquake.
• Citation and date: not stated, 16 de octubre de 2026
• Source: www.acodeco.gob.pa

### Nuevo módulo del Expediente Judicial Electrónico Oral Civil 2.0 para Abogados

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: The new module of the Oral Civil Electronic Judicial File 2.0 has been launched for lawyers.
• Citation and date: https://www.organojudicial.gob.pa/noticias/puesta-en-marcha-del-nuevo-modulo-del-expediente-judicial-electronico-oral-civil-20-para-abogados, 2026-10-16
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Tribunal Superior de Apelaciones de Chiriquí elige nueva junta directiva

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: The Superior Court of Appeals of Chiriquí elected a new board of directors.
• Citation and date: https://www.organojudicial.gob.pa/noticias/tribunal-superior-de-apelaciones-de-chiriqui-elige-nueva-junta-directiva, 2026-10-16
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Oficina Judicial de Los Santos activa plan de contingencia con bus móvil para no paralizar las audiencias tras sismo

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: The Judicial Office of Los Santos activated a contingency plan with a mobile bus to avoid halting hearings after the earthquake.
• Citation and date: https://www.organojudicial.gob.pa/noticias/oficina-judicial-de-los-santos-activa-plan-de-contingencia-con-bus-movil-para-no-paralizar-las-audiencias-tras-sismo, 2026-10-16
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Jueza de garantías mantiene detención domiciliaria a exvicepresidente de la República

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: A judge of guarantees maintained house arrest for the former vice president of the Republic.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Hombre es imputado por presuntas estafas en seis audiencias judiciales

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: A man is charged with alleged fraud in six judicial hearings.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### SPA en el Tercer Distrito Judicial aumentó la cifra de audiencias pese al sismo del 9 de octubre

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: The SPA in the Third Judicial District increased the number of hearings despite the earthquake of October 9.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Acodeco suspende términos administrativos en cuatro provincias por seguridad tras sismo

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: Acodeco suspended administrative terms in four provinces due to safety concerns following an earthquake.
• Citation and date: not stated, 2026-10-15
• Source: www.acodeco.gob.pa

### Acodeco se suma a la solidaridad nacional

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: Acodeco joins national solidarity efforts.
• Citation and date: not stated, 2026-10-14
• Source: www.acodeco.gob.pa

### Jueza dicta sentencia condenatoria contra dos exfuncionarios del Consejo de Seguridad en caso "máquinas pinchadoras"

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: A judge issued a conviction against two former officials of the Consejo de Seguridad in the case known as "máquinas pinchadoras."
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Suspenden audiencia intermedia por presunto enriquecimiento injustificado

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: An intermediate hearing was suspended due to alleged unjust enrichment.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Palabras del Magistrado Vicepresidente Olmedo Arrocha por el primer año de vigencia del Código Procesal Civil de Panamá

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: The Vice President of the Court delivered remarks on the first anniversary of the entry into force of the Código Procesal Civil de Panamá.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Acodeco monitoreó precios de exámenes clínicos

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: Acodeco monitored the prices of clinical exams.
• Citation and date: 13 de octubre de 2026
• Source: acodeco.gob.pa

### Acodeco detectó más de 57 mil anomalías detectó entre enero y septiembre

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: Acodeco detected more than 57,000 anomalies between January and September.
• Citation and date: not stated
• Source: www.acodeco.gob.pa

### Por motivos de seguridad ante evento sísmico se pospone III Congreso Anual de Derechos Humanos y Acceso a la Justicia

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: The III Annual Congress on Human Rights and Access to Justice is postponed due to security concerns following a seismic event.
• Citation and date: https://www.organojudicial.gob.pa/noticias/por-motivos-de-seguridad-ante-evento-sismico-se-pospone-iii-congreso-anual-de-derechos-humanos-y-acceso-a-la-justicia, 2026-10-12
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Comunicado de la CSJ que dispone mantener la suspensión de términos y labores en provincias afectadas por evento sísmico

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: The CSJ issues a statement maintaining the suspension of legal terms and judicial activities in provinces affected by the seismic event.
• Citation and date: https://www.organojudicial.gob.pa/noticias/comunicado-de-la-csj-que-dispone-mantener-la-suspension-de-terminos-y-labores-en-provincias-afectadas-por-evento-sismico, 2026-10-12
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Tres ciudadanos sancionados a 12 años de prisión por tráfico internacional de drogas en Chiriquí

• Jurisdiction: Chiriquí, Panama
• What changed: Three individuals are sentenced to 12 years in prison for international drug trafficking in Chiriquí.
• Citation and date: https://www.organojudicial.gob.pa/noticias/tres-ciudadanos-sancionados-a-12-anos-de-prision-por-trafico-internacional-de-drogas-en-chiriqui, 2026-10-12
• Source: organojudicial.gob.pa

### Acodeco llama a la solidaridad y advierte contra aumentos injustificados de precios

• Jurisdiction: Panama
• What changed: Acodeco calls for solidarity and warns against unjustified price increases.
• Citation and date: 12 de octubre de 2026
• Source: acodeco.gob.pa