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Panama is governed under the Constitution of Panama of 1972 as amended in 1978, 1983, 1993, 1994, and 2004. [1] This is Panama's fourth constitution, previous constitutions having been adopted in 1904, 1941, and 1946. The differences among these constitutions have been matters of emphasis and have reflected the political circumstances existing ...
The Public Ministry provided for in the Constitution has defended the interest of the state, fostered the enforcement and execution of laws, judicial decisions, and administrative orders, supervised the official conduct and the performance of duty of public officials, prosecuted offenses of constitutional or legal provisions, and served as legal adviser to administrative officials.
A constitutional referendum was held in Panama on 24 April 1983. [1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a series of amendments to the 1972 constitution . A reported 87.8% voted in favour, with a turnout of 66.8%.
The Constitution of Panama provides for freedom of religion. [1] A survey in 2020 showed that 72.31% of the population were Catholic, 9.85% were Protestant, 8.87% were other Christian, 5.5% followed another religion and 4.36% had no religious beliefs. [2] In 2023, the country was scored 4 out of 4 for religious freedom. [3]
Panamanian nationality law is regulated by the 1972 Constitution, as amended by legislative acts; the Civil Code; migration statues, such as Law Decree No. 3 (Spanish: Decreto Ley No. 3) of 2008; and relevant treaties to which Panama is a signatory. [1] These laws determine who is, or is eligible to be, a citizen of Panama.
A constitutional referendum was held in Panama on November 15, 1992. [1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a series of amendments to the 1972 constitution, including reducing the power of the armed forces. [2] Only 32.83% voted in favour of the reforms, with a turnout of 40%. [3]
Negotiations with Panama were accelerated by President Gerald R. Ford in mid-1975 but became deadlocked on four central issues: the duration of the treaty; the amount of canal revenues to go to Panama; the amount of territory United States military bases would occupy during the life of the treaty; and the United States demand for a renewable ...
A constitutional referendum was held in Panama on 15 December 1940. [1] Voters were asked whether the new constitution should be enacted. A reported 99% voted in ...