Bill 391, which amends the right to reply in the media, remains in line for approval in its second reading at the National Assembly (AN). On the evening of Monday, March 23, an attempt to change the agenda and then ask the full legislature whether it is in favor or against returning Bill 391 to first reading failed. The proposal received 29 votes in favor of changing the agenda, 18 abstentions, and 2 against. All voted in favor of returning the bill to the Government, Justice, and Constitutional Affairs Committee on Monday, except for Salazar, who was absent from the legislative chamber at that time. AN President Jorge Herrera also favored returning the bill to first reading. The right to reply in the media (print, television, radio, and digital) has already been regulated in Panama for 21 years: it is recognized in Law 22 of 2005. 32 votes were needed to change the discussion agenda. In a first vote, the result was 30 in favor, 13 against, and two abstentions. These are Roberto Zúñiga, Luis Duke, Janine Prado, Didiano Pinilla, and Jairo Salazar.
