Jose Raul Mulino
Pete Hegseth Suggests U.S. Could 'Revive' Military Bases in Panama, Draws Quick Rejection
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested the possibility of reestablishing a U.S. military presence in the country to help secure the Panama Canal, a proposal that was swiftly rejected by Panamanian officials.
Panamanian President Announces Closure of Infamous Darién Gap Migration Path As Crosses Drop 98%
"I am very pleased to have fulfilled my promise and closed the Darién, with all that this means for regional and Panamanian security," said President José Raúl Mulino
Trump Administration Exploring Ways To Increase Military Presence In Panama As It Seeks to 'Reclaim' Canal
The White House has instructed the U.S. military to draft options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama
Panama President Slams Trump's Call For 'Recovering' The Canal: 'A New Affront to Our Dignity'
Trump has previously rejected assuring the U.S. won't use force to regain control of the waterway as he expresses concerns over alleged Chinese influence
Lawyers Struggle to Contact Migrants Deported From U.S. To Remote Jungle Camp in Panama: 'They're Disappearing Into a Black Box'
Costa Rican authorities have raised concerns about inadequate medical evaluations and the conditions of U.S. deportees held in detention facilities near the Panamanian border
Trump Accuses Panama of Hiding Evidence That China Controls Panama Canal, Claims Most of its Signs Are in Mandarin
The accusation takes place during the same week that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit the country in his first international trip since assuming the role
Panamanian President Rejects Trump's Claims Of Chinese Interference In The Panama Canal: 'Nonsense'
Jose Raul Mulino has also rejected any chances of lowering rates after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said the country should take back the route
Migrant Flow Through Darien Gap Drops 40% As Panama Closes Trails With Wired Fences
Security Minister Frank Abrego said the number of crossings has dropped to about 300,000 from the 520,000 of last year
Panama Is The Latest Country to Balk at The Possibility of Receiving U.S. Deportees From Third Countries
Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos islands had stated they would not receive U.S. deportees from third countries following a report about Trump's intentions
Panama Seeks Third Country for Deported Venezuelan Migrants Amid Growing Crisis
With over 263,000 migrants crossing the Darien Gap this year, Panama's President José Raúl Mulino hopes a third country will accept deported Venezuelans.
Panamanian president says migrants crossing the Darien Gap will only be repatriated if they agree
The measure could potentially diminish the impact of an agreement with the U.S. to stem the flow of migrants crossing through the path
Panama President Rules Out Forcibly Repatriating US-bound Migrants
Panama's new president on Thursday ruled out forcibly repatriating US-bound undocumented migrants who make the dangerous jungle crossing from Colombia, in an apparent softening of his stance.
Panama's New President Vows To End Migrant 'Transit'
Mulino, 65, was elected in May after a campaign in which he vowed to close the dangerous migration route through the Darien jungle between Colombia and Panama.
Panama's President-elect Mulino, From The Farm To The Hot Seat
Jose Raul Mulino left his farm and horses behind with his sights set on becoming Panama's vice president under his former boss, ex-head of state Ricardo Martinelli.