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Head of State

Panama
  • English
    The President of the Republic shall be elected in a popular direct election by a majority of votes for a term of five years. … (Art. 177)
  • Spanish
    El Presidente de la República será elegido por sufragio popular directo y por la mayoría de votos, para un periodo de cinco años. … (Art. 177)

Head of State

Panama
  • English
    The Executive Branch is composed of the President of the Republic and the Ministers of State, according to the provisions of this Constitution. (Art. 175)
  • Spanish
    El Órgano Ejecutivo está constituido por el Presidente de la República y los Ministros de Estado, según las normas de esta Constitución. (Art. 175)

Head of State

Panama
  • English
    In order to be eligible as President or Vice-President of the Republic, it is necessary:
    1. To be Panamanian by birth;
    2. To have reached thirty-five years of age. (Art. 179)
  • Spanish
    Para ser Presidente o Vicepresidente de la República se requiere:
    1. Ser panameño por nacimiento.
    2. Haber cumplido treinta y cinco años de edad. (Art. 179)