Panama’s New President Signals an Ambitious Agenda
José Raúl Mulino promises to close the Darién Gap to migration while pushing a major dam to shore up the Panama Canal.
José Raúl Mulino promises to close the Darién Gap to migration while pushing a major dam to shore up the Panama Canal.
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.
The former security minister and running mate of Ricardo Martinelli won with more than 34% of the vote. Analysts share what this means for Panama’s politics and economy.
The former president’s proxy candidate, José Raúl Mulino, leads the polls ahead of the May 5 vote.
Panama’s 2024 elections, shaped by last year’s protests, will take place on May 5.
A Supreme Court ruling has crucial implications for the May 2024 election and the five leading candidates.
A mining dispute has tapped into greater frustration over corruption and environmental policy.
With millions on the move, businesses and criminal groups are turning big profits with destructive consequences.
Panama’s Indigenous Guna people, forced to relocate by rising seas, keep tradition alive by crafting vibrant molas.
A comprehensive look at challenges to democracy but also reasons for hope in the region
The demonstrations that have rocked the country for weeks go far beyond inflation.
AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.
The outbreak is far from over. But it’s already taught the region valuable lessons about how to address other longstanding challenges.
The country’s coordinated response is setting a template for others, but it’s not out of the woods yet.
Panama’s former vice president reflects on the migration flows reshaping the region.