On Sunday, Panamanians went to the polls to elect various officials for the 2024-2029 period. The official count led by former president Ricardo Martinelli’s dolphin, José Raúl Mulino, with over 34 percent of the votes. Four presidential candidates were seen as having a chance of victory, including Mulino, Ricardo Lombana, Rómulo Roux, and former president Martín Torrijos.
The election process was described as within reasonableness and normality despite some irregularities reported. The country’s economy grew 7.3% in 2023 but is expected to slow down to 2.5% this year due to various factors such as a drought affecting the canal and environmental protests.
The next president of Panama will face a complex fiscal and economic situation with a high level of public debt and social security system challenges. The country continues to struggle with high levels of inequality, with two distinct realities coexisting within its borders. The electoral outcome will be crucial in addressing these issues and setting the country on a path towards economic growth and social progress. Despite the challenges ahead, Panamanians showed enthusiasm and participation in the electoral process, with supporters of various parties expressing their views and engaging in spirited debates.
Panamanians participated in a general election on Sunday to elect various officials for the 2024-2029 period. More than three million voters were called to the polls to choose from four presidential candidates who were seen as having a chance of victory.
Despite some irregularities reported during the voting process such as attempts to take photographs of votes, the election was described as within reasonableness and normality.
The closure of polling stations took place in the afternoon with turnout expected around 80%. The country’s economy grew 7.3% in 2023 but is expected to slow down significantly this year due to various factors such as a drought affecting the canal and environmental protests.
The next president of Panama will face a complex fiscal and economic situation with high levels of public debt and challenges in their social security system.
The country still struggles with high levels of inequality despite two distinct realities existing within its borders.
The electoral outcome will be critical in addressing these issues while setting Panama on a path towards economic growth and social progress.
Panamanians showed enthusiasm during the election process by participating actively while supporters expressed their opinions through spirited debates despite facing challenges ahead.