Panama
Panama's new president-elect was practically retired: 'I never imagined this'
José Raúl Mulino who was practically retired will now he'll be Panama's president. A maritime law attorney, he became known as a private business leader who took part in a civil movement against the dictatorship of Gen. Manuel Antonio Noriega.
PANAMA CITY — José Raúl Mulino said he was practically retired from politics just over six months ago.
Now, he’ll be Panama’s president for the next five years.
Standing before a pack of supporters Sunday night, Mulino said: “I never imagined this.”
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