Panama, May 2025 – On May 21 , the official launch of the first collective work in Latin America dedicated exclusively to Tax Criminal Law was successfully held at the Pontifical Javeriana University in Bogotá, an editorial milestone that marks a before and after in the legal study of this emerging discipline.
With almost 1,300 pages of technical and academic content, the work brings together experts from different countries and especially recognizes the valuable contribution of Panama , represented by a group of outstanding co-authors, including Mr. Javier Mitre Bethancourt , partner of LAC LEGAL – Tax , who served as director and coordinator of the Panamanian chapter.
The Panamanian team was made up of:
- Javier Miter Bethancourt (LAC LEGAL – Tax)
- Edith Quirós Bonett
- Digna Atencio Bonilla
- Ivelisse Bonilla
- Isis Soto , Prosecutor of the Public Ministry

These professionals are members of renowned organizations such as IFA Panama , INSPAT , and ASOCJURISTAS , among others, contributing a variety of approaches ranging from criminal law to tax law. Their participation consolidates Panama’s position as a regional benchmark in the development of this branch of law, especially in the areas of tax evasion and administrative violations .
At LAC LEGAL , we celebrate this editorial achievement as a demonstration of our team’s ongoing commitment to strengthening legal knowledge and promoting the international reach of Panamanian talent.


May21, Bogota, Colombia