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Panama Holds Second Fiscal Lottery Drawing to Boost Tax Culture and Combat Evasion
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Panama Holds Second Fiscal Lottery Drawing to Boost Tax Culture and Combat Evasion

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Panama's Ministry of Economy and Finance held its second regional Fiscal Lottery drawing to promote tax culture and combat evasion.
  • The drawing included participants from Panama Oeste, Colón, and Darién provinces, with winners receiving cash prizes.
  • Future drawings are scheduled for August 25 and August 27, covering other regions of the country.

Panama's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) conducted its second regional Fiscal Lottery drawing, an initiative aimed at fostering a stronger tax culture and reducing tax evasion, particularly the ITBMS.

The event took place in Colón 2000 Duty Free Mall, with provincial participation from Panama Oeste, Colón, and Darién. Authorities, participants, and citizens attended the drawing, which was also broadcast live online.

Winners were awarded cash prizes in various denominations, including B/. 1,000.00, B/. 5,000.00, and B/. 10,000.00. Notable winners of the top prize included Rosa Pinilla, Oderay Esther Núñez, Cheyla Ramos, Ana Melissa Calderón, Casimira de Lasso, Maritza Maestre, and others.

Future drawings are planned for other regions: Region 3, comprising Bocas del Toro, Chiriquí, and Veraguas, will have its draw on August 25. Region 4, including Herrera, Los Santos, and Coclé, is scheduled for August 27.

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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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