Panama’s Mulino declared ‘unofficial’ winner of presidential election


by CNN

CNN— 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. With over 90% of the total vote counted, Mulino secured about 34% of the ballots. His next closest rival, Ricardo Lombana, took second place with about 25%. Mulino has pledged to return the country to its economic heyday and to tackle high unemployment with a plan to incentivize private hiring with government...

The Washington Times—Jose Raul Mulino wins Panama's presidential election. Jose Raul Mulino, the stand-in for former President Ricardo Martinelli in Panama’s presidential election, was set to become the new leader of the Central American nation.

The Hill—Panama’s new president-elect, José Raúl Mulino, was a late entry in the race. 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 of suppo

WTOP—Panama’s new president-elect, José Raúl Mulino, was a late entry in the race. 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 of