Martinelli’s Shadow Still Dominates Panama Election
The former president’s proxy candidate, José Raúl Mulino, leads the polls ahead of the May 5 vote.
Meet the Candidates: Panama
Panama’s 2024 elections, shaped by last year’s protests, will take place on May 5.
What Panama’s Mining Showdown Means for Its Presidential Race
A Supreme Court ruling has crucial implications for the May 2024 election and the five leading candidates.
Panama’s Protests Are About More Than a Mine
A mining dispute has tapped into greater frustration over corruption and environmental policy.
The Darien Gap’s Fearsome Reputation Has Been Centuries in the Making
Before it became a migration hotspot, the area attracted visions for colonization and connection. So far, all have failed.
The Predatory Economy Thriving in Panama’s Darién Gap
With millions on the move, businesses and criminal groups are turning big profits with destructive consequences.
A Community’s Life, Told in Textiles
Panama’s Indigenous Guna people, forced to relocate by rising seas, keep tradition alive by crafting vibrant molas.
In Panama, Protesters Want Deeper Reform
The demonstrations that have rocked the country for weeks go far beyond inflation.
Panama’s Evolving Relationship with China
AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.
What’s Behind China’s Growing Push into Central America?
Growing tensions with Washington, and the post-COVID landscape, seem to provide an open door for Beijing.
How Latin America Can Tackle Its Post-COVID Priorities
The outbreak is far from over. But it’s already taught the region valuable lessons about how to address other longstanding challenges.
“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.
The Next Frontier in Latin America’s Anti-Corruption Drive
This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on Latin America’s anti-corruption movement. It is hard to overstate the importance of international collaboration for investigating corruption in Latin America. Simply put, operations like Brazil’s Lava Jato would probably not have existed without the information and technical assistance provided by the U.S. or Switzerland—in particular, the sharing … Read more
Como Una Periodista Inspiró un Movimiento Contra la Corrupción en Panamá
La nueva Asamblea Nacional asume su cargo con más diputados independientes que nunca. Es gracias, en parte, a Mary Triny Zea.
How a Journalist Helped Spark an Anti-Corruption Wave in Panama
Lee en Español Running for office was never in Gabriel Silva’s plans. The 30-year-old lawyer, who on July 1 will begin his first term as a member of Panama’s Congress, was moved to enter politics out of desperation. “Seeing the same corrupt politicians who have been there since I was born seeking re-election made me … Read more
