PANAMA CITY — José Raúl Mulino said he was practically retired from politics just over six months ago. Now, he’ll be Panama’s president for the next five years. Standing before a pack of ...

By Alek Buttermann Panama’s public debt has ballooned by over $4.48bn in just one year under President José Raúl Mulino, ...

FILE - Presidential candidate Jose Raul Mulino holds his granddaughter Sofia accompanied by his daughter Monique, Sofia’s mother, during a campaign event, in Panama City, April 26, 2024.

New Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino waves before giving a speech at his swearing-in ceremony at the Atlapa Convention Centre in Panama City, Monday, July 1, 2024.

Jose Raul Mulino says he’ll try to shut down one of the world’s busiest migration routes Migrants cross a river during their journey through the Darien Gap from Colombia into Panama, hoping to ...

Presidential candidate Jose Raul Mulino, of the Achieving Goals party, hold hands with a supporter after winning on the day of the general electing in Panama City, Sunday, May 5, 2024.

New Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino, center, poses for a photo alongside his wife and world leaders at his swearing-in ceremony at the Atlapa Convention Centre in Panama City, Monday, July 1 ...

PANAMA CITY (AP) — José Raúl Mulino said he was practically retired from politics just over six months ago. Now, he’ll be Panama’s president for the next five years. Standing before a pack ...

PANAMA CITY (AP) — José Raúl Mulino was sworn in Monday as Panama’s next president, facing pressure to slow irregular migration through the Darien Gap that connects his country with Colombia.