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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.

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.