Electoral Court OK’s Mayor Fábrega recall campaign

The Electoral Court (TE) has admitted the request to revoke the mandate of the mayor of Panama José Luis Fábrega.

The request was presented, on February 22, before the Regional Directorate of Electoral Organization of Central Panama by citizen Roberto Ruíz Díaz.

“This request arises due to the lack of transparency, citizen consultation, and due to administrative irregularities and the management of the budget that has been taking place,” said Ruíz Díaz, who has managed to get the TE to admit a request of this type for the first time, reports La Estrella.

Fábrega and the Electoral Prosecutor's Office will be notified of the admission of the request and an appeal may be filed, within two business days following the notification.

Once the resolution has been presented, the Electoral Organization address will authorize by means of a reasoned resolution, the beginning of the collection of 30% of the required support.