Panama: A 2026 Snapshot
By
Emilie Sweigart
AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Trump Doctrine Panama PRESIDENT José Raúl Mulino IN OFFICE Since 2024 Following tensions over the Canal last year, in early 2026 Mulino signaled improving U.S. ties, stating that “Panama moved toward a relationship of respect, restored trust, joint efforts, and friendship.” In 2025, the Mulino administration signed a security agreement with the U.S. and exited China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Hong Kong-based...
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