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Meet the Panama City Environmentalist-turned-Politician Fighting Climate Change

By Benjamin Russell

Raisa Banfield, a TV host-turned politician, raises her voice in defense of the environment.

This article is adapted from AQ’s print issue on how to make Latin American cities better. Click here to see the rest of our Top 5.| Leer en español

PANAMA CITY – Raisa Banfield knew what to expect as her car pulled up to El Trapiche, a popular Panama City diner that serves local favorites like gallo pinto ...

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