3rd May 2024

The favourite for Panama’s election, José Raúl Mulino, faces a Supreme Court decision on the validity of his candidacy. Mulino’s running mate, former President Ricardo Martinelli was found guilty of money laundering and sentenced to over 10 years in jail and fined more than US$17mn for the New Business case. Martinelli claimed he was in fear of his life because of Laurentino Cortizo and is currently in the Nicaragua embassy in Panama City claiming political asylum. Panamanians go to the polls on 5 May with employment, public services and the country’s financial future as leading concerns. Mulino has made it clear to the OAS he intends to remain in the election through Sunday no matter what the CSJ says. A ruling is expected Friday after over three days of deliberation.

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