Government and Politics

The Republic of Panama has three branches established by the Constitution:

  • The Legislative Branch exercised by the National Assembly, whose members (Diputados in Spanish) are elected every 5 years from electoral circuits established by electoral law
  • The Executive branch embodied by the President of the Republic along with the Ministries offices and decentralized organizations. The President shall be elected by direct universal suffrage for a period of five years, and in the same manner the vice president will be elected (Title VI, Chapter 1, Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama)
  • The Judicial Branch is represented by the Supreme Court of Justice and the established tribunals and judiciary offices. The Supreme Court is formed by nine Supreme Court Magistrates.

Furthermore, the Panamanian Constitution establishes four main independent organizations whose responsibilities are clearly defined:

  • The Comptroller General of the Republic has the obligation to oversee public funds.
  • The Electoral Tribunal has to guarantee freedom, honesty and effectiveness of the popular vote.
  • The Public Ministry has the authority to represent the interest of the State at any judicial process.
  • The Panama Canal Authority as a corporation created by the Constitution to operate and administrate the Panama Canal.
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  • Consulate General of the Republic of Panama in Kobe, Yamamoto Bldg., 7th Fl 71, Kyomachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0034, Japan
  • (078) 392-3361/2
  • Fax (078) 392-7208
  • info@panakobeconsulate.jp
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Welcome

The Panama Canal

On behalf of our country, we are pleased to Welcome you to the Website of The General Consulate of Panama, in Kobe Japan.

It is an honor to serve as Consul General of this office which has its consular jurisdiction over the Fukui, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions.

We are located in the second metropolitan region of Japan and in one of the largest shipping centers of the world. Furthermore, we supervise and work together as a team with the office of the Panama Maritime Authority located in the city of Imabari, which is a sister city of Panama city.

Our office essentially provides Maritime and Consular Services along with the promotion of the Panamanian culture and the enhancement of the trade and academic relationships between Panama and the people, companies and institutions of western Japan.

This site aims to provide general information about our country, the Panama Merchant Marine along with other consular and cultural services that our office provides within western Japan, giving you a better understanding of the role and functions of our Office.