Laurentino Cortizo
PanamapoliticianMaleb. 19635.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Laurentino Cortizo is a former president of Panama, under whose administration a controversial contract was signed with First Quantum Minerals for the operation of the Cobre Panamá mine. His administration's decisions regarding mining contracts are currently under scrutiny due to ongoing arbitration disputes.
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Laurentino Cortizo's administration faced criticism regarding the granting of tax credits to hotels and infrastructure that did not necessarily benefit tourism.
ATP: nueva ley de incentivos turísticos no incluirá créditos fiscalesPanama· 2026-07-30
Laurentino Cortizo is the former president whose administration included José Gabriel Carrizo.
Fiscalía tiene 10 días para presentar escrito de acusación contra el exvicepresidente Gaby CarrizoPanama· 2026-07-29
Laurentino Cortizo was the president during the protests related to the Cobre Panamá mine.
Gobierno evalúa crear una ‘minera estatal’ como opción para reabrir Cobre PanamáPanama· 2026-07-23
Laurentino Cortizo was the president during Araúz's administration of the Panama Maritime Authority.
Noriel Araúz seguirá detenido, un juez le niega el cambio de medida cautelarPanama· 2026-07-23
Laurentino Cortizo was the president during the previous land transaction that allowed for additional credit management.
¿Cómo ayudó al fisco panameño la venta de terrenos por $100 millones al Canal?Panama· 2026-07-21
Laurentino Cortizo is the current president of Panama who resumed the construction of the Ciudad de la Salud.
Carlos Slim, José Raúl Mulino y la cita en la casa de Las LomasPanama· 2026-07-17
Laurentino Cortizo is the president of Panama who emphasized the need for the Contraloría to audit the funds of the parallel decentralization.
La descentralización paralela se recarga: $18 millones másPanama· 2026-07-14
Laurentino Cortizo's government initiated the Plan Colmena, which identified poverty issues in Colón.
El caso Barrio Norte: $14 millones, ninguna obra y un corregimiento sin representantePanama· 2026-07-14
The article references the past government of the PRD led by Laurentino Cortizo, highlighting issues of waste and lack of transparency.
Hoy por hoy: presupuesto y viejas prácticas del 12 de julio de 2026Panama· 2026-07-12Laurentino Cortizo was the president during the administration when the sports complex project was initiated.
Ciudad deportiva de Changuinola: tres años de atraso y cifras que no cuadranPanama· 2026-07-09Laurentino Cortizo was the president during the previous administration when the police fleet issues were acknowledged.
Gobierno eleva a $16.4 millones la inversión en flota policialPanama· 2026-07-09
Laurentino Cortizo is the current president of Panama who expanded economic benefits for the victims.
La herida de un conflicto en Changuinola: 16 años viviendo con plomo en el cuerpoPanama· 2026-07-09
Laurentino Cortizo is the president of Panama during Noriel Arauz's administration of the Panama Maritime Authority.
Exadministrador de la AMP, Noriel Arauz, es aprehendido por solicitud de la fiscalía anticorrupciónPanama· 2026-07-08
Laurentino Cortizo is the former president of Panama whose administration concluded in 2024.
Fiscalía de Cuentas busca más poder para investigar posibles lesiones al EstadoPanama· 2026-07-05
Laurentino Cortizo is a former president of Panama who also failed to implement pension reforms during his term.
Mulino a medio camino: el costo de gobernar desde la confrontaciónPanama· 2026-07-01
With the arrival of Laurentino Cortizo to the presidency of Panama, relations with China 'cooled'.
El Canal de Panamá y la geoeconomía: lucha de gigantes en la cintura de AméricaPanama· 2026-06-29
Laurentino Cortizo is the President of Panama during whose administration the controversy over the port concession originated.
China y Panamá chocan en plena Asamblea de la OEA por los puertos y las detenciones de embarcacionesPanama· 2026-06-23
Laurentino Cortizo promised to make 'water harvests' but did not fulfill this promise.
Sábado picante: Agua y educación, unidos por la matriz de la estupidezPanama· 2026-05-27
Laurentino Cortizo is the president of Panama from 2019 to 2024 and is referenced in relation to the Carretero brothers.
Gremios periodísticos rechazan orden judicial que prohíbe a Sabrina Bacal publicar sobre hermanos CarreteroPanama· 2026-03-06
The government of Laurentino Cortizo also faced questioning, especially during the pandemic, over public purchases and contracts that are currently under investigation.
¡Un país donde reina la deshonestidad!Panama· 2026-02-22Laurentino Cortizo was the president of Panama who supported Marcos Castillero during his presidency of the Assembly.
El barril sin fondo de la Asamblea: décadas de parches, filtraciones y millones en gastoPanama· 2026-02-19
Laurentino Cortizo was the president during the execution of the contract.
Diputados rechazan traslado a Mi Bus para pagar deuda a empresa del hijo de Balbina HerreraPanama· 2026-02-11
Laurentino Cortizo's administration is noted for a significant increase in public debt.
¿Qué significa la recompra de deuda anunciada por Panamá?Panama· 2026-02-10
Laurentino Cortizo is the former president who did not allocate the necessary funds for the ION project.
El nuevo Instituto Oncológico: una obra que comenzó a prometerse en 2007Panama· 2026-02-05
Laurentino Cortizo is the current president of Panama and was in office when the contracts were modified.
Canchas fantasmas, anticipos sin devolver y adendas millonarias: las denuncias de PandeportesPanama· 2026-02-05
Laurentino Cortizo's government failed to exercise necessary political leadership regarding the contract.
Hoy por hoy: La prórroga que nadie frenó del 04 de febrero de 2026Panama· 2026-02-04
Laurentino Cortizo is the president who established the Ministry of Women in October 2022.
Comisión aprueba en primer debate el proyecto de ley que elimina el Ministerio de la Mujer y revive el InamuPanama· 2026-02-04
Laurentino Cortizo is the current president mentioned in relation to the audit conducted by Solís.
Excontralor Solís rompe el silencio sobre Panama Ports: se distancia de la prórroga al contrato y defiende su auditoríaPanama· 2026-02-03
Laurentino Cortizo spent $31.2 million during his presidency from 2019 to 2024.
Mulino y la partida discrecional: $2.5 millones en 18 mesesPanama· 2026-02-02
Laurentino Cortizo was the president of Panama during the time the AMP made its decisions regarding the contract.
‘No existe concesión’, sentencia la Corte en el fallo que declaró inconstitucional el contrato de PPCPanama· 2026-01-30