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Jon Subinas

Researcher at the International Center for Political and Social Studies, AIP (Panama). PhD in Sociology and Anthropology from the Complutense University of Madrid. Expert in public opinion studies.

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The Challenges of Panamanian Democracy in the Age of Trump

Under pressure from Washington and unfounded accusations, Panama cedes ground to the United States and breaks key agreements with China, marking a geopolitical shift in the control of the interoceanic canal.

The Venezuelan diaspora in Panama

As of September 2024, there has been a notable decrease in arrivals through the Darién, which may indicate a trend reversal.

Main keys to the Panamanian presidential elections

Ricardo Martinelli led all polls for years. But after being disqualified by a sentence of more than 10 years in prison for money laundering, he was relieved by José Raúl Mulino, who is emerging as the probable winner.

Panama is a crossroads

Panama is facing the biggest political crisis since the transition to democracy, with massive demonstrations and closures on the country's main roads.

Panama needs better policies to overcome the crisis

The trigger for the demonstrations was the increase in gasoline, food and medicine prices, but, according to CIEPS survey data, corruption is the underlying problem that unleashed them.