José Raúl Mulino: Stand-in for convicted candidate wins Panama presidency
This article is a summary of reporting by BBC News. Originally published May 6, 2024.
Mulino secured over 34 percent of the vote in Panama's general election, outperforming rivals across a fragmented field. Mulino took over the candidacy following Martinelli's conviction and subsequent political disqualification. The incoming president faces significant hurdles, including severe drought conditions impacting the Panama Canal and rising migration through the Darién Gap. Mulino promised to revitalize infrastructure and adopt a firm stance on regional security.
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José Raúl Mulino claimed victory in Panama's presidential election after stepping in for disqualified former leader Ricardo Martinelli.
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