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Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama 1972, as amended to 2004
Head of State
- 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
- 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
- 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)
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Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama 1972, as amended to 2004 (English). According to Art. 7: “Spanish is the official language of the Republic.”
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Chapter 3 on Work.
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Chapter 8 on Agrarian System.
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Chapter 8 on Agrarian System.