“Panama’s president, Jose Raul Mulino, stated on Wednesday that his country is ‘repositioning itself internationally,’ in both diplomatic and commercial spheres, amid ongoing tariff tensions with the United States.
Speaking during his weekly segment, Ask Mulino, the president reaffirmed plans to push ahead with Panama’s bid to join Mercosur, which he described as the region’s most important economic bloc.
“We’re going to join becaus…
Joining Mercosur is in Panama’s national interest – Pres Mulino backs country’s integration into regional trade bloc
July 18, 2025