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Panama consumer protection enforcement and complaints

Overview

Between January and July 2026, Panama’s Consumer Protection and Defense of Competition Authority (Acodeco) reported significant activity regarding consumer rights and enforcement.

In the realm of consumer complaints, Acodeco processed 290 cases of misleading advertising and 247 real estate disputes. Real estate complaints, involving amounts exceeding B/. 10.6 million, primarily concerned money refunds, warranty breaches, and hidden defects. Acodeco resolved 158 real estate cases in favor of consumers, totaling approximately B/. 7.7 million.

Regarding enforcement, Acodeco recovered $222,506.96 in unpaid fines through coactive collection processes. This procedure, managed by the agency’s Executing Court, was applied to 496 files after sanctioned parties failed to settle obligations within the ten-day deadline required by Law 45 of 2007.

Entities

Acodeco · Panama

Timeline

11 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Acodeco recovers over $222,000 in unpaid fines in Panama
Acodeco recovered over $222,000 in unpaid fines through coactive collection processes in Panama between January and July 2026, involving 496 cases of consumer protection violations.
16 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Acodeco reports consumer complaints in Panama regarding advertising and real estate
Panama's Acodeco reports 290 cases of misleading advertising and over B/. 10.6 million in real estate-related consumer complaints between January and July 2026.

Sources

centroamerica360.com · destinopanama.com.pa · elmonterizo.com · laverdadpa.com · tvn-2.com