REACTION: José Raúl Mulino Wins Panama’s Presidency
This article is a summary of reporting by Americas Quarterly. Originally published May 6, 2024.
José Raúl Mulino claimed victory in Panama's single-round presidential contest with over 34 percent of the vote, securing a roughly 10-point margin over runner-up Ricardo Lombana. Analysts emphasize that Mulino enters office facing critical challenges, including rising social discontent, economic pressures, the fallout from the shutdown of the Cobre Panamá copper mine, and complex migration dynamics in the Darién Gap. Observers also raise questions regarding how Mulino will manage his relationship with his convicted political patron, Ricardo Martinelli, and navigate Panama's foreign policy ties with the United States.
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Analysts evaluate the political and economic implications of José Raúl Mulino's decisive victory in Panama's single-round presidential vote.
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