Irma Hernández
Irma Hernández is the mayor of San Miguelito, a district in Panama, known for her active engagement with local business communities and her commitment to fiscal transparency. Recently, she made headlines by announcing the repeal of a new tax regime set to take effect in 2025, which aimed to significantly boost municipal revenues. The decision followed widespread pushback from local merchants and business leaders who expressed concerns about the potential negative impact on their operations. Hernández emphasized her willingness to engage in dialogue with various stakeholders to reassess the fiscal strategies while ensuring that the district's financial needs are met.
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Irma Hernández is the Mayor of San Miguelito advocating for increased police presence in the district.
Despliegan 500 policías en San Miguelito ante aumento de la criminalidad
Panama· 2026-05-31
Irma Hernández, the mayor of the district, explained that the situation got out of control due to the large number of people who attended the event.
San Miguelito endurece controles tras evento masivo sin permiso en Villa LucrePanama· 2026-03-07Irma Hernández is the mayor of San Miguelito who emphasized the need for police presence to address crime.
San Miguelito registra 18 homicidios en lo que va del añoPanama· 2026-03-05
Irma Hernández, the mayor of San Miguelito, confirmed that the organizers of the event would be summoned and sanctioned for not having the necessary municipal permits.
Alcaldía de San Miguelito citará a los responsables del evento ‘Play Ride Park’ en Villa LucrePanama· 2026-03-03
Irma Hernández is the mayor of San Miguelito who questioned the government's decision to take control of waste collection in the district.
AAUD confirma contratación sin refrendo para atender crisis de basura en San MiguelitoPanama· 2026-01-30
Irma Hernández is involved in a conflict with Bolo Flores regarding the oversight of the Alcaldía.
Sábado Picante - El negociado que nadie quiere ver: etanolPanama· 2026-01-24
Irma Hernández won the mayoralty with 89,000 votes, representing the youth coalition Vamos.
Vamos a seguir siendo tercos, terquísimosPanama· 2026-01-23
Irma Hernández is the district director who has been involved in a political dispute with Anel Flores.
Anel Flores vs. Vamos: la guerra política que escala desde la ContraloríaPanama· 2026-01-23
Irma Hernández is the mayor of San Miguelito who warned about the operational impact of new regulations from the Comptroller's Office.
Alcaldesa de San Miguelito advierte impacto operativo por nuevas disposiciones de la ContraloríaPanama· 2026-01-22Irma Hernández is the mayor of San Miguelito who is facing political pressure from the General Comptroller.
‘Quieren destruir a San Miguelito y a su alcaldesa’, advierte Juan Diego VásquezPanama· 2026-01-22Irma Hernández is the mayor of San Miguelito who has been involved in a conflict over waste collection services.
Contralor reduce a $1,000 el límite de refrendo a la alcaldesa de San Miguelito en medio de conflicto por la basuraPanama· 2026-01-22
Irma Hernández filed a lawsuit against a resolution that authorized another entity to collect garbage in San Miguelito.
Presentan denuncias contra Revisalud por delitos contra el medio ambiente y orden económicoPanama· 2026-01-21
Irma Hernández is the mayor of San Miguelito who expressed that the municipality was not consulted before the intervention.
Crisis de la basura en San Miguelito: AAUD, entre retrasos, deudas y contratos en el airePanama· 2026-01-20Irma Hernández is the mayor of San Miguelito, where the garbage collection issue was raised.
Diputados de Vamos cuestionan los viajes de Mulino y piden transparencia sobre sus costosPanama· 2026-01-20
Irma Hernández is the mayor of San Miguelito who expressed concerns about the lack of consultation regarding the waste management operations.
Así comenzó la AAUD el operativo que busca frenar la crisis de basura en San MiguelitoPanama· 2026-01-19
Irma Hernández is the mayor of San Miguelito who celebrated the end of a long-standing waste collection concession.
‘Depongo esta guerra política’: Irma Hernández en el primer día sin RevisaludPanama· 2026-01-19Irma Hernández, the mayor of San Miguelito, presented a nullity resource against the AAUD's resolution to take over garbage collection.
AAUD inicia reemplazo de cajas de basura en San Miguelito tras salida de RevisaludPanama· 2026-01-18
Irma Hernández is the mayor who made an exceptional hiring of three companies for waste collection.
Fin de la concesión de Revisalud: AAUD toma control del servicio de aseo en San MiguelitoPanama· 2026-01-18
Irma Hernández demanded the resolution of the AAUD alleging nullity for violations of municipal autonomy.
Disputa política y control de la tasa de aseo marcan crisis de la basura en San MiguelitoPanama· 2026-01-17
Irma Hernández, the mayor, rejected the intervention of the AAUD in the district.
Contraloría: no refrenda contratos de recolección de basura en San Miguelito por inconsistencias legales, técnicas y presupuestariasPanama· 2026-01-16
Irma Hernández is a deputy whose promises regarding waste collection were under scrutiny.
Cuando las palabras de los políticos caen en lo ridículo, ya no se pueden ignorarPanama· 2026-01-16Irma Hernández is the mayor of San Miguelito who revealed that Revisalud requested a six-month extension to continue operating.
La alcaldesa de San Miguelito revela que Revisalud pidió adenda de seis mesesPanama· 2026-01-16
Irma Hernández, the mayor of San Miguelito, expressed her deep dissatisfaction and uncertainty after a meeting regarding waste collection.
Alcaldesa Irma Hernández denuncia falta de plan y posibles motivaciones políticas en intervención de la AAUDPanama· 2026-01-16Irma Hernández, the mayor of San Miguelito, denounced attempts by the Central Government to undermine her political leadership.
Alcaldesa Irma Hernández denuncia intento del Gobierno de debilitar su liderazgoPanama· 2026-01-15
Irma Hernández expressed her concern that even the president of the Republic does not understand how the garbage collection fee was managed.
Mulino defiende intervención de la AAUD en San Miguelito ante crisis de basuraPanama· 2026-01-15Irma Hernández is the mayor of San Miguelito who expressed her rejection of the AAUD's control over waste management.
Concejo de San Miguelito respalda intervención de la AAUD y toma distancia de la administración municipalPanama· 2026-01-15
Irma Hernández is the mayor who filed a lawsuit against the Authority of Aseo to prevent them from taking over garbage collection in San Miguelito.
Irma Hernández presenta demanda para impedir que la Autoridad de Aseo asuma recolección de basura en San MiguelitoPanama· 2026-01-15Irma Hernández is the mayor of San Miguelito who was mentioned in relation to the president's comments on waste collection.
La Repregunta: sigue aquí el análisis a la conferencia del presidente José Raúl MulinoPanama· 2026-01-15
Irma Hernández is the mayor of San Miguelito who rejected the decision of the AAUD to take over waste collection services.
Crisis del aseo en San Miguelito: alcaldesa acusa intromisión de la AAUD y contralor descarta refrendos ‘bajo presión’Panama· 2026-01-15Irma Hernández questioned the decision of the AAUD to take control of waste collection, defending municipal autonomy.
Juan Diego Vásquez acusa al contralor de decidir ‘con el hígado y las tripas’ en la crisis de basura en San MiguelitoPanama· 2026-01-14