Reactions to José Raúl Mulino’s victory in Panama elections

2024-05-09 16:31:43

José Raúl Mulino becomes the new elected president of Panama, winning the elections for the period 2024-2029. With a message on his X (Twitter) account, he expressed his victory with a “We won, damn it! Mission accomplished. Thank you, Panama”. However, reactions on social media were mixed.

Some users expressed their discontent with critical comments, such as “You won with 34%, 66% did not choose you and end”, “you don’t represent me” y “And to think that we will have to put up with you for 5 years. It makes me want to cry”. Young people expressed their disagreement with his first speech after the victory, stating: “He overflowed authoritarianism in that speech full of threats. “You don’t represent me!”.

On the other hand, there were those who congratulated him and expressed hope in his leadership, such as “Congratulations! I know that you have good intentions and will not let us down. The country and we need you” and “Congratulations. Now let’s govern in the best way for the good of all who live in Panama“.

Who is José Raúl Mulino?

José Raúl Mulinoknown for his thought rightist, promises to take bold steps to revitalize the economy and end what he describes as “political persecution.” He promises a government without fear and is committed to restoring the country’s economic stability, facing a fiscal deficit, high public debt and a weakened social security system.

Mulino was appointed as a replacement for Martinelli when he was disqualified as a candidate by his party Realizing Goals (RM, acronym of his name) after confirming a sentence against him of almost 11 years for money laundering.

The former president Ricardo Martinellifrom his exile in the Nicaraguan embassy, ​​was an important protagonist in the elections, supporting mill. Although Many Panamanians believe that Martinelli will continue to influence the governmentMulino claims not to be a puppet and promises to govern independently.

A challenging mandate

He President elect inherits a series of challenges, including an economic slowdown, problems at the Panama Canal and a legal dispute with a copper mine. Furthermore, his authoritarian style and his record in Martinelli’s government raise concerns about his ability to unify the country.

José Raúl Mulino. AFP Photo

Mulino, known for his strong character, presents himself as a serious working president, far from the image of a “circus manager” or a “TikTok dancer.” He acknowledges that he is not popular with everyone, but promises decisive and effective leadership to Panama.

Graduated with a degree in Law and Social Sciences from the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, for several years I have forged a career in the media. My experience includes notable roles as a photojournalist and co-host on local radio. In 2022, I joined the Debate team as a web reporter, where I specialize in news coverage both locally in Michoacán and internationally. Currently, I focus my work on reporting on the weather in Mexico, the conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Palestine, and the Middle East, as well as general news from the United States and Latin America such as Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, among others, without losing sight of issues of global interest, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and climate change. In addition to my commitment to quality journalism, I have a passionate interest in women’s rights and advocate for their promotion through my work.

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2024-05-09 16:31:43