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Panama Social Security Fund leadership and funding

Overview

On October 1, the Board of Directors of Panama’s Social Security Fund (Caja de Seguro Social, CSS) elected new leadership during an extraordinary session. Amílcar Córdoba, representing the employer sector, was appointed president, while Eusebia Calderón de Copete was elected vice president. Córdoba stated that a primary concern is increasing the contributor base to ensure the institution can meet obligations regarding retirement, illness, and accidents.

By October 14, the Panama Cabinet Council approved Resolution 126-26, authorizing a supplementary credit of B/. 39.2 million for the CSS for the 2026 fiscal year. These funds, sourced from cash and bank balances at the Banco Nacional de Panamá, are intended to bolster the operating budget and ensure the continuity of medical and administrative services. The proposal has received favorable opinions from the National Economic Council and a technical viability report from the Comptroller General.

Entities

Caja de Seguro Social · Contraloría General de la República · Banco Nacional de Panamá · Amílcar Córdoba · Eusebia Calderón de Copete

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Panama Cabinet approves B/. 39.2 million credit for Social Security Fund

    Panama's Cabinet Council approved a B/. 39.2 million additional credit for the Social Security Fund (CSS) to ensure operational continuity and priority spending for the 2026 fiscal year.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Amílcar Córdoba elected president of Panama's CSS board

    Amílcar Córdoba has been elected president of Panama's Social Security Fund (CSS) board, with Eusebia Calderón de Copete serving as vice president.

Sources

aldiaonline.net · caribeactual.com · destinopanama.com.pa · laverdadpa.com · mef.gob.pa · panamaamerica.com.pa · ticosland.com · ticoslandia.com