Mulino’s Rise to Power: From Martinelli’s Replacement to Panama’s New Leader

José Raúl Mulino, a 64-year-old native of Chiriquí, has become Panama’s unexpected President-elect. Until two months ago, he was a lawyer and former minister, serving as Ricardo Martinelli’s vice-presidential candidate. His mentor’s disqualification thrust Mulino into the presidency after a turbulent campaign where he pledged to revive Panama’s economic boom. Mulino represents the Realizing Goals […]