“Our country is pleased with the celebration of a civic and peaceful election day, the result of the democratic spirit of the Panamanian people,” the government said in a statement.
With almost 90 percent of the scrutiny and 679,754 votes (34.4 percent), an irreversible result, the TE informed lawyer Mulino that he was the virtual president-elect of Panama.
64 years old, who previously held the portfolios of Government (2009-2010), Security (2010) and Minister in charge of Foreign Affairs (April 2012), has a degree in Law and Political Sciences. He also obtained a master’s degree in Maritime Law from Tulane University, in the American city of New Orleans, Louisiana.
“Our country is pleased with the celebration of a civic and peaceful election day, the result of the democratic spirit of the Panamanian people,” he said in the congratulatory message.
The government of Mexico reiterated “its interest in continuing to deepen the ties of solidarity and cooperation with the brother people of Panama, with whom we share cultural and friendship ties, and with which we are celebrating the 120th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.”
“We are convinced that by working together we will achieve the expected regional integration that will benefit our societies,” he emphasized.
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