In Panama, José Raúl Mulino, a last-minute stand-in candidate, was declared the winner of Sunday’s presidential election. Mulino, Panama’s former public security minister, was originally a vice-presidential candidate and was only officially announced as a presidential candidate two days before voting, after his running mate, former President Ricardo Martinelli, was disqualified due to a money laundering conviction. Martinelli, whose presidency ended a decade ago, has been taking refuge in the Nicaraguan Embassy since February due to his legal issues. He remains popular and has vowed to revive Panama’s economy, take on drug cartels and crack down on migration through Panama, including shutting down the treacherous Darién Gap.