- Jose Raul Mulino wins the presidential election of Panama.
- Mulino said his government would be pro-investment and pro-business.
- Mulino was one of the favourites for the presidency after he replaced Martinelli.
- Mulino won 34.3% of the vote, followed by the lawyer Ricardo Lombana on 24.8% and former president Martín Torrijos on 16%.
- Mulino will take office on July 1 for a five-year term.
- Panama is facing an economic slowdown and expects growth of 2.5% in 2024.
Panama
- It is a Central American country bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia.
- Panama City is the capital and largest city of Panama.
- Balboa and the United States dollar are the official currencies.