Panama's new president-elect, José Raúl Mulino, was a late entry in the race
This article is a summary of reporting by Associated Press. Originally published May 6, 2024.
Six months before the election, 64-year-old former security minister José Raúl Mulino was largely retired from frontline politics before agreeing to run as Ricardo Martinelli's vice-presidential pick. When Martinelli was convicted and subsequently disqualified from running, Mulino stepped into the nomination and survived eleventh-hour legal challenges before the Supreme Court. Mulino's campaign capitalized heavily on Martinelli's enduring popularity and the public's desire to return to the economic expansion that marked Martinelli's administration.
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A profile of Panama's president-elect José Raúl Mulino, who transitioned from near retirement to the presidency following Martinelli's ban.
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