President Mulino Proposes Parallel Constituent Assembly Process for 2027
PANAMA CITY, July 25, 2026 – President Jose Raul Mulino proposed a constituent assembly process for 2027, framing it as a ‘parallel’ process rather than an ‘originaria’ one, according to Telemetro.
The distinction is politically important. Mulino said the process he favors would not close the government, dismiss officials or interrupt the ordinary functioning of institutions. That clarification responds to public fears often associated with constitutional rewrite debates.
Constitutional reform is one of the biggest political stories a country can face because it touches the rules for government power, elections, rights, public institutions and checks and balances.
Supporters may argue that Panama needs structural change to address long-standing public frustration. Critics are likely to ask who writes the rules, how delegates are chosen, what limits exist and whether the process could become a political distraction.
The story is highly viral because it is both procedural and emotional: it asks Panamanians to imagine changing the country’s highest legal framework.
Why it matters
A constituent process could reshape Panama’s political system, making clarity about scope and safeguards essential.
What happens next
The debate will turn to legal mechanisms, timing, public consultation and whether enough political support exists for the proposal.
