The PRD’s Laurentino “Nito” Cortizo is proclaimed winner of closest presidential race of the last 30 years.

One candidate leads, but polls have been wrong before.

The opposition PRD party leads the race in the seven-candidate field ahead of the May 5 vote.

Corruption has taken center-stage in Panama’s first presidential election since the release of the Panama Papers.

Ending corruption is top on voters' minds in Panama, but they're split over who offers the most credible promise of change.

Learn about the candidates’ positions on everything from constitutional reform to social security to agricultural production.

AS/COA Online takes a look at upcoming presidential races in Argentina, Bolivia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, and Uruguay.