A proposed 7% tax on sales and services conducted through digital platforms in Panama will not be presented to the National Assembly. This decision comes after scrutiny from Deputy Cedeño regarding irregular records within the Assembly's payroll. Cedeño questioned the validity of these records, raising broader concerns about transparency. The withdrawal of the digital tax proposal is directly linked to these ongoing criticisms and debates. While the initial aim was to expand the tax base, lawmakers deemed it necessary to address internal issues first. The government now faces pressure to clarify the discrepancies and potentially revisit the digital tax in the future, ensuring a more transparent process. This postponement signals a setback for Panama's efforts to modernize its tax collection system.