Public-Procurement Magistrate Questioned Over Daughter’s Appointment
PANAMA, August 25, 2026 — The president of Panama’s Public Procurement Tribunal was questioned by the National Assembly Budget Committee about her daughter’s appointment as a legal adviser.
Magistrate Zaira Santamaría addressed lawmakers about the appointment at the procurement directorate. The matter remains a question of public administration and oversight; the report does not establish wrongdoing.
The source report was published on August 24, 2026. Panama Now Online will follow official updates as the story develops.
