By Mary Triny Zea
In what appears to be a dead letter, access to public information in Panama is guaranteed in the Political Constitution, as well as in the Panamanian Transparency Law, inspired by the Freedom of Information Act of the United States, which contemplates the claim before the courts, through habeas data, foresees sanctions, and even the dismissal of the public servant who does not provide the requested information.
To sample a button: one year has elapsed since the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) ordered the National Assembly - through a habeas data - to deliver information regarding professional service contracts . . .
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