The president is facing a fiscal crunch, a migration crisis and problems with the Panama Canal. There’s also his powerful political sponsor.

What steps has the president taken thus far to address issues of migration, social security, and the economy?

José Raúl Mulino promises to close the Darién Gap to migration while pushing a major dam to shore up the Panama Canal.

“Mulino voters are hoping to go back to the time of Martinelli when there was a lot of economic growth and prosperity,” said the AS/COA vice president.

The former security minister and running mate of Ricardo Martinelli won with more than 34% of the vote. Analysts share what this means for Panama’s politics and economy.

"Creo que [Mulino] se beneficia de lo que tenía Martinelli", dice Raghnild Melzi de AS/COA en entrevista a The Associated Press.

Two days before the elections, a court decision avoided disqualifying the frontrunner. Where does that leave the race? AS/COA Online explores.