Meet the Candidates: Panama
Panama’s 2024 elections, shaped by last year’s protests, will take place on May 5.
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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.
Panama’s Protests Are About More Than a Mine
A mining dispute has tapped into greater frustration over corruption and environmental policy.
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.
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.
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
In Panama, Protesters Want Deeper Reform
The demonstrations that have rocked the country for weeks go far beyond inflation.
Panama’s Evolving Relationship with China
AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.
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.
“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.
How Latin America Can Find Opportunity in Its Migration Challenge
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Panama’s former vice president reflects on the migration flows reshaping the region.
Como Una Periodista Inspiró un Movimiento Contra la Corrupción en Panamá
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La nueva Asamblea Nacional asume su cargo con más diputados independientes que nunca. Es gracias, en parte, a Mary Triny Zea.
How a Journalist Helped Spark an Anti-Corruption Wave in Panama
Lee en Español Running for office was never in Gabriel Silva’s plans. The 30-year-old lawyer, who on July 1 will begin his first term as a member of Panama’s Congress, was moved to enter politics out of desperation. “Seeing the same corrupt politicians who have been there since I was born seeking re-election made me … Read more
Elections 2019: Five Things to Know About Panama’s May 5 Vote
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Corruption has taken center-stage in Panama’s first presidential election since the release of the Panama Papers.
