Weekly Report - 6 November 2008 (ISSN 1741-7422)

Juan Jované, an influential leftwing economist, announced his intention last week to stand as an independent candidate in Panama's presidential elections in May 2009. His declaration poses a direct challenge to the electoral court, given the legal requirement to be a member of a political party in order to stand for election. Electoral legislation is frequently criticised by civil society groups for making it difficult for new parties to enter the political arena. Jované maintains that his candidature is intended to expose the lack of democracy in Panama.

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