Panama: A high-income country with a population of 4.35 million. In 2021, the estimated rate per 100 000 population was 7.3 (WHO, 2023). Panama has not acceded any of the 7 UN road safety legal instruments.
During the mission, the Special Envoy met with the following officials to advocate for safer roads in the country:
• H.E. Mr. Rafael José Sabonge Vilar, Minister of Public Works of Panama.