Augusto Tuto Palacios
Augusto Tuto Palacios is an independent member of the Panamanian National Assembly known for his outspoken criticism of government spending and infrastructure projects. Recently, he highlighted the significant cost overruns associated with the construction of the new Aquilino Tejeira Hospital, questioning the rationale behind the escalating expenses and the lack of timely completion.
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Augusto Tuto Palacios is a deputy from the coalition Vamos who opposed the proposed methodology.
Reformas al reglamento interno de la Asamblea se discutirán con metodología RM, PRD y Panameñista
Panama· 2025-09-10
Augusto Tuto Palacios is a deputy who proposed a law to address legal loopholes in handling minor thefts and frauds.
Los reincidentes en hurtos y estafas de bajo monto enfrentarían sanciones penalesPanama· 2025-08-31
Augusto Tuto Palacios is another member of the Commission of Credentials backing the proposal.
Antidopaje a diputados: ¿podrá incluirse en el reglamento interno de la Asamblea?Panama· 2025-08-30
Augusto Tuto Palacios is a member of Vamos and occupies a seat in the Credentials commission.
Mulino confirma que su asesor ‘Ricky’ Fábrega opera en la Asamblea: ‘No es ningún pecado’Panama· 2025-08-07
Augusto Tuto Palacios was the figure sought for the presidency of the Credenciales committee.
Cálculos de la traición y avistamientos de ‘matraqueo’ ¿Qué pasó en la votación secreta por Credenciales?Panama· 2025-08-06
Augusto Tuto Palacios is a deputy from Vamos and is aspiring to preside over the Commission of Credentials.
RM y PRD se declaran listos para formar las comisiones, pero el consenso sigue en el airePanama· 2025-07-15
Augusto Tuto Palacios denounced pressures from the Executive to favor Dana Castañeda in the Commission of Credentials.
Diputado Palacios denuncia maniobras del Ejecutivo para impulsar a Dana Castañeda en la Comisión de CredencialesPanama· 2025-07-14
Augusto Tuto Palacios was involved in a meeting that raised concerns among his party.
Drama por las comisiones de la Asamblea con un nuevo escenario en la mira: elección por votaciónPanama· 2025-07-12
Augusto Tuto Palacios is a deputy from the Vamos coalition involved in the legislative agenda.
Mulino se reúne con diputados de Realizando MetasPanama· 2025-07-12Augusto Tuto Palacios is a deputy who was involved in discussions regarding the assignment of legislative commissions.
‘Fuimos con una misión clara’: diputados de Vamos explican por qué se reunieron con MulinoPanama· 2025-07-11
Augusto Tuto Palacios, a deputy from the Vamos coalition, defended the integrity of his party against the comptroller's allegations.
Vamos, CD y Panameñistas niegan haber recibido ‘maletinazos’ para cambiar votos en la AsambleaPanama· 2025-07-07
Augusto Tuto Palacios, also from Vamos, called for transparency in the Assembly's regulations and payroll.
Más allá de la disputa: los retos de una Asamblea atrapada entre la urgencia y la reformaPanama· 2025-07-01
Augusto Tuto Palacios is mentioned as a figure through which Vamos seeks a position in the board of directors.
Vamos rinde cuentas y fija prioridades legislativas: carrera administrativa, reformas educativas y agua potablePanama· 2025-07-01
Augusto 'Tuto' Palacios is the independent deputy nominated by the Vamos coalition for a position in the Assembly's directive.
Augusto ‘Tuto’ Palacios, la apuesta de Vamos para la directiva de la AsambleaPanama· 2025-06-30The initiative was driven by independent deputy Augusto Tuto Palacios.
Precio marcado, precio pagado, ya es ley en PanamáPanama· 2025-06-22
Augusto Tuto Palacios was also present among the deputies during the reception.
La misteriosa denuncia de golpe de Estado de Mireya MoscosoPanama· 2025-05-25
Augusto Tuto Palacios is also seen as a potential candidate for the presidency or vice-presidencies.
Presidencia de la Asamblea, un tablero político en construcciónPanama· 2025-05-11
Augusto Tuto Palacios is a deputy who promoted the legislative initiative regarding price transparency in Panama.
Comercios en Panamá deberán exhibir el precio final y respetar promociones realesPanama· 2025-05-01Augusto Tuto Palacios questioned the new ambassador about his salary package.
Caraballo defiende su designación como embajador en AustriaPanama· 2025-05-01
Augusto Tuto Palacios challenged the Minister's stance on the Memorandum of Understanding, arguing it contains clauses.
Diplomacia discreta, acuerdos de seguridad y ecos de Noriega: el día del canciller en la AsambleaPanama· 2025-04-30
Augusto Tuto Palacios stated that the postponement of the ambassadors' appearances is due to the chancellor's omission.
Canciller viaja al funeral del papa Francisco; Mulino le pide comparecencia al Legislativo a su regresoPanama· 2025-04-24
Augusto Tuto Palacios is a deputy who argued for the suspension of the ambassadors' appearances.
Asamblea suspende comparecencias de embajadores designados a la espera de respuestas del cancillerPanama· 2025-04-24Augusto Tuto Palacios is a deputy who questioned the chancellor's participation in an event while he has not confirmed his attendance at the National Assembly.
Diputados exigen comparecencia de Martínez-Acha a la Asamblea mientras renuncias sacuden la CancilleríaPanama· 2025-04-22
Augusto Tuto Palacios also attended the lunch that caused division within Vamos.
Duke le abre la puerta de Vamos a Richards: ‘Nadie obliga a nadie a estar donde no quiere estar’Panama· 2025-04-08
Augusto Tuto Palacios celebrated his birthday during the lunch with the president.
Betserai Richards arremete contra la dirigencia de Vamos: ‘Una bancada no puede ser manejada por un tweet’Panama· 2025-04-07He attended the lunch with other deputies.
Vamos y Moca: La resaca política del almuerzo con MulinoPanama· 2025-04-06
Augusto Tuto Palacios was celebrated with a birthday cake at the banquet.
Mulino y el banquete de Penonomé: cuando la política se sirve en platos con sabor a controversiaPanama· 2025-04-05
Augusto Tuto Palacios is an independent deputy who questioned the high costs of the hospital construction.
Cuatro adendas y más de $200 millones después, el hospital Aquilino Tejeira sigue en construcciónPanama· 2025-02-18
