The National Assembly committee for  Women, Children, Youth and Family recommended to the plenary on Thursday, October 3 the removal of Panama’s defender of the people, Alfredo Castillero Hoyos, who for the third time failed to appear in the legislature.  

The recommendation came after a subcommittee submitted a report on a complaint against Castillero Hoyos for alleged sexual harassment. The report was read during  the session of the full committee.