On 12 January 2024, Eurojust and the Republic of Panama signed a Working Arrangement to step up their cooperation against organised crime. Under the agreement, both parties shall develop and encourage strategic cooperation to combat serious and organised crime and terrorism. In addition, the functions of Eurojust’s contact points in Panama as well as the functions of Eurojust in facilitating judicial cooperation are regulated.

Within their respective mandates and competences, cooperation may include, in particular:

• Exchanging legal, strategic, and technical information;
• Inviting each other to awareness raising and knowledge building events;
• Facilitating communication between the competent authorities of the EU Member States and Panama;
• Ensuring mutual understanding and the exchange of best practices.

The arrangement does not constitute a legal basis for the exchange of personal data. Panama is the first Latin American country to sign a Working Arrangement with Eurojust.