![President José Raúl Mulino (L) waves next to National Assembly President Dana Castañeda at his inauguration in Panama City on July 1.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mulino-Inauguration-300x200.jpg)
Panama’s New President Signals an Ambitious Agenda
José Raúl Mulino promises to close the Darién Gap to migration while pushing a major dam to shore up the Panama Canal.
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AQ Podcast | Panama: New President, Global Challenges
Panama sits at the intersection of several big global challenges. In this episode, an overview of what’s ahead for the recently-elected José Raúl Mulino.
![José Raúl Mulino, the protege of President Ricardo Martinelli, won Panama's presidential elections and will be the next president.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mulino-Victory-300x200.jpg)
REACTION: José Raúl Mulino Wins Panama’s Presidency
The former security minister and running mate of Ricardo Martinelli won with more than 34% of the vote. Analysts share what this means for Panama’s politics and economy.
![Former Panamanian president and presidential candidate Ricardo Martinelli (R) and vice-presidential candidate Jose Raul Mulino participate in a political rally in Panama City on February 3, 2024. Martinelli kicked off his campaign for the May 5 presidential election on Saturday at a rally with thousands of supporters, a day after his candidacy was put at risk by an unappealable court ruling.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mulino-and-Martinelli-300x202.jpg)
Martinelli’s Shadow Still Dominates Panama Election
The former president’s proxy candidate, José Raúl Mulino, leads the polls ahead of the May 5 vote.
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Meet the Candidates: Panama
Panama’s 2024 elections, shaped by last year’s protests, will take place on May 5.
![A Supreme Court ruling on Central America’s largest open mine has essential implications for Panama's May 2024 presidential election.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PanamaMining-300x200.jpg)
What Panama’s Mining Showdown Means for Its Presidential Race
A Supreme Court ruling has crucial implications for the May 2024 election and the five leading candidates.
![Protests against the Canadian First Quantum Minerals mine in Panama continue in Panama City, Panama, as President Laurentino Cortizo defended a new contract with the copper mining giant.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Panama-Protests-300x200.jpg)
Panama’s Protests Are About More Than a Mine
A mining dispute has tapped into greater frustration over corruption and environmental policy.
![More and more migrants from Venezuela and other countries are passing through Panama's in the Darien Gap.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GettyImages-1243964111-1-300x200.jpg)
The Predatory Economy Thriving in Panama’s Darién Gap
With millions on the move, businesses and criminal groups are turning big profits with destructive consequences.
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A Community’s Life, Told in Textiles
Panama’s Indigenous Guna people, forced to relocate by rising seas, keep tradition alive by crafting vibrant molas.
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AQ Podcast | Former President Solís on Central America: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
A comprehensive look at challenges to democracy but also reasons for hope in the region
![Demonstrators in Panama City, Panama protest inflation and other social issues.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Panama_1-300x206.jpeg)
In Panama, Protesters Want Deeper Reform
The demonstrations that have rocked the country for weeks go far beyond inflation.
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Panama’s Evolving Relationship with China
AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.
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How Latin America Can Tackle Its Post-COVID Priorities
The outbreak is far from over. But it’s already taught the region valuable lessons about how to address other longstanding challenges.
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“Preparation Is Key”: Lessons from Panama’s Pandemic Response
The country’s coordinated response is setting a template for others, but it’s not out of the woods yet.
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How Latin America Can Find Opportunity in Its Migration Challenge
Panama’s former vice president reflects on the migration flows reshaping the region.