Laurentino Cortizo Archives - Americas Quarterly

Protests against the Canadian First Quantum Minerals mine in Panama continue in Panama City, Panama, as President Laurentino Cortizo defended a new contract with the copper mining giant.

Panama’s Protests Are About More Than a Mine

A mining dispute has tapped into greater frustration over corruption and environmental policy.

Panama’s Evolving Relationship with China

AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.

“Preparation Is Key”: Lessons from Panama’s Pandemic Response

The country’s coordinated response is setting a template for others, but it’s not out of the woods yet.

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