Panama, March 24, 2026. Since March 11, the date for the appearance of the Minister of Social Development, Beatriz Carles de Arango, before the National Assembly has been coordinated. She will attend the legislative chamber's plenary session on April 1st to respond to a questionnaire of 41 questions posed by deputies. Although a significant portion of the concerns raised addresses competencies that, by law, exclusively belong to the National Secretariat for Childhood, Adolescence, and Family (Senniaf), the head of the Ministry of Social Development has reiterated her willingness to appear with full respect for the constitutional political control exercised by the Legislative Branch. Minister Carles de Arango reaffirms her commitment to transparency, accountability, and strengthening democratic institutions, attending this summons with the necessary openness to provide clear and timely information to the country. During her intervention, the Minister will detail the actions taken by the Mides since the beginning of her administration in July 2024, as well as the strict adherence of her management to the legal responsibilities governing the institution, and will provide context for the measures adopted to protect the most vulnerable populations, the central axis of the ministry's mission.
