Mr. Mulino, a former security minister, gained support in the chaotic campaign from an ex-president whose bid had been disqualified.
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Panama’s 2024 Election: What to Know
Political crisis has embroiled Panama’s May 5 presidential election, exacerbating uncertainty in a country dealing with drought and fallout from widespread protests.
Panama Bars Ex-President Martinelli From Election
The electoral tribunal disqualified Ricardo Martinelli, saying he was ineligible to run because of his conviction for money laundering and sentencing to more than five years in prison.
Ricardo Martinelli Vows to Run for President of Panama From Nicaraguan Embassy
Convicted of money laundering, Ricardo Martinelli, a conservative ex-president who had planned to run again, has sought refuge in the embassy of leftist and autocratic Nicaragua.
Ex-Panama President’s Sons Are Extradited to U.S. After Multicountry Chase
Two sons of the former president Ricardo Martinelli fled the United States by Uber, private jet and an “unknown vessel,” prosecutors said. The second has now been extradited, weeks after his brother.
Ex-President of Panama Is Cleared of Political Espionage
Ricardo Martinelli was found not guilty of spying on 150 people, including politicians, union leaders and journalists.