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 ...

José Raúl Mulino who was practically retired will now he'll be Panama's president. A maritime law attorney, he became known as a private business leader who took part in a civil movement against ...

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, celebrates after winning on the day of the general election in Panama City on May 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix) ...

Panamanians on Sunday elected José Raúl Mulino, a former public security minister, as their next president, in the culmination of an election cycle that was embroiled in political turmoil.

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.

José Raúl Mulino, a rightwing former public security minister, was declared the “unofficial” winner of Panama’s presidential election on Sunday, the country’s electoral court confirmed.

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 ...

José Raúl Mulino has been sworn in as Panama’s next president, facing pressure to slow migration through the Darien Gap that connects his country with Colombia. Skip to main content.