The National Assembly of Panama approved in first debate the proposals for changes to the Magna Carta, which include the titles from 5th to 7th referring to the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Powers.
According to the deputies, the proposal that was approved on Oct. 23 responds to the assessment of the National Concertation table that comprised more than 20 groups, informed the Assembly.
Businessmen in Panama are optimistic with the proposal of constitutional reforms that are the result of the consensus of different sectors, but are concerned that that inopportune changes to the purposes of expanding and modernizing the institutionality could be made.
The Assembly discusses changes to the country's Constitution, which refer mainly to issues related to the Panamanian State, nationality and foreigners, fundamental and social rights, and political rights, among others.
In El Salvador, a constitutional reform has been proposed to eliminate the limit of 245 hectares of rustic land that currently, at most, a natural or legal person can possess.
Deputies from the ARENA, GANA and PDC parties presented to the Legislative Assembly a draft agreement to amend Article 105 of the Political Constitution, which prevents natural or legal persons from possessing more than 245 hectares of rustic land.
The government has been presented with a proposal for comprehensive reform of the state which includes issues such as flexible working hours and the opening of the electricity and hydrocarbons markets.
The Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of Private Enterprises (Uccaep) gave a warning in the report handed to President Luis Guillermo Solis about the "...
The government has announced the start of a public consultation process for the comprehensive review of the Panamanian Constitution.
Although topics have still not been fully defined for a possible amendment to the Constitution, the Government is planning a comprehensive review as part of the public consultation process with the public.
An article in Capital.com.pa reports: "The president also said the constitutionalist and former Ombudsman Italo Antinori will lead one team, coordinated by the Ministry of the Presidency, which will be responsible for carrying out this consultation process with all components of society. "
An act that enables indefinite presidential reelections and military personnel to hold positions on the Executive Branch has been received general aproval in the National Assembly.
The controversial bill will now be discussed article by article, and then after its final approval - which is taken for granted by the majority in Congress belonging to the ruling party - it must be ratified in 2014 in order to enter into force.