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What Trump Really Wants in Panama

Whether it’s countering China, or pursuing a new U.S. expansionism, the president’s threats have already led to concrete action inside Panama, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

People look at two cargo ships entering the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal on January 22.

Why the U.S. Should Not Take Back the Panama Canal

There were good reasons to return the canal to Panama. Undoing it now would be a geopolitical disaster.

President José Raúl Mulino speaks at a press conference in Panama City in August.

Panama’s José Raúl Mulino Says He’s “Nobody’s Puppet”

The president is facing a fiscal crunch, a migration crisis and problems with the Panama Canal. There’s also his powerful political sponsor.

President José Raúl Mulino (L) waves next to National Assembly President Dana Castañeda at his inauguration in Panama City on July 1.

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.

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.

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.

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.