A Candidate for President of the National Assembly: Who is Shirley Castañeda?
Learn about Shirley Castañeda, the congresswoman nominated to preside over the National Assembly in the 2026-2027 legislative period and supported by the ruling party.
Deputy Shirley Castañeda is listed as the candidate backed by the ruling party to preside over the National Assembly during the 2026-2027 legislative period. Her nomination was confirmed by Congressman Luis Eduardo Camacho, who assured that the candidate has sufficient support to obtain the presidency of the Legislative Body. Shirley Castañeda is a member of the National Assembly and belongs to the Realizando Metas (RM) party.
During the current legislative period, she has participated in the debate and approval of various bills and has been an integral part of parliamentary work through legislative committees. She now aspires to become president of the National Assembly for the 2026-2027 term, with the support of the ruling coalition.
The Election of the New Board of Directors
The selection of the new Board of Directors takes place during the installation of the new ordinary session period of the National Assembly. If elected, Shirley Castañeda would assume the presidency of the Legislature during the 2026-2027 period, in a year marked by important debates on bills, oversight and the agenda promoted by the Government of President José Raúl Mulino.
