{"id":14247,"date":"2026-06-27T16:52:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T21:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=14247"},"modified":"2026-06-27T16:52:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T21:52:44","slug":"panama-assembly-chief-drops-cryptic-farewell-before-july-1-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/politics-government\/panama-assembly-chief-drops-cryptic-farewell-before-july-1-vote\/","title":{"rendered":"Panama Assembly Chief Drops Cryptic Farewell Before July 1 Vote"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The president of Panama’s Legislative Assembly has released a cryptic farewell message that leaves his political future hanging in the balance. Jorge Herrera, who currently leads the Panama National<\/strong> Assembly<\/a>, posted a statement on social media that reads like a final report on his tenure. But the timing raises questions about whether he plans to seek another term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herrera’s name appears on the list of candidates who want to stay in charge of the Legislative branch. The election for the new board of directors happens on July 1. His message defended his record while emphasizing dialogue and consensus building with the Executive branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Message of Balance and Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“In one year we learned something essential: you don’t need to think alike to move forward together,” Herrera wrote. “We had differences and difficult moments, but we also showed that dialogue builds more than confrontation does.” [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Growing isn’t agreeing on everything. It’s walking with respect toward a common purpose,” Herrera added. He described the political dynamics that marked his administration and defended his efforts to push legislation forward. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The deputy insisted his main goal was advancing initiatives that create consensus and benefit the country. “We promoted legislative initiatives that build a more just Panama with more opportunities for everyone,” he stated. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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