José Raúl Mulino was set to become the new leader of the Central American nation as authorities unofficially called the race Sunday night after his three nearest rivals conceded.
Presidential candidate Jose Raul Mulino, of the Achieving Goals party, celebrates after winning on the day of the general electing in Panama City, on Sunday.Presidential candidate Jose Raul Mulino, of the Achieving Goals party, celebrates after winning on the day of the general electing in Panama City, on Sunday.
In his speech, he nodded to Martinelli, saying:"When you invited me to be vice president, I never imagined this." "It's a very bizarre situation, unprecedented. I haven't seen anything quite like this, not only in Panama but any other Latin American country that I could think of," said Michael Shifter, a senior fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue."Panama is in for a tumultuous period."
The lawyer also vowed to help his ally in his legal woes. After voting Sunday, Mulino strolled into the Nicaraguan Embassy trailed by photographers and wrapped Martinelli in a big hug, saying,"Brother, we're going to win!"
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