This Sunday, Panama holds a key presidential election with José Raúl Mulino, linked to ex-president Ricardo Martinelli, as the frontrunner. He pledges to tackle migration issues, fight drug trafficking, and rejuvenate Panama’s faltering economy. In the early 2000s, Panama enjoyed economic prosperity, ranking among the most profitable emerging markets. The country boasted high growth rates […]
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