Laurentino Cortizo
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.
Born on Jan 30, 1963 (62 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Panama | 24 | 4.83 | 2.27% | +330% | 4,314,768 | 422,070 | $76,000 | 7,434$ |
| Totals | 24 | 4,314,768 | 422,070 | $76,000 | 7,434$ |
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Recent Mentions
Panama:
Laurentino Cortizo led the government from 2019 to 2024, which left a trail of high-ranking officials under criminal investigations.
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Panama:
Laurentino Cortizo was president of Panama during the time when significant contracts were awarded to Multi Servicios Modernos.
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Panama:
Laurentino Cortizo is the former president who decided that Línea 3 would not use the structure of the bridge to cross the Canal de Panamá.
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Panama:
Laurentino Cortizo is a former president of Panama whose travel was restricted during the pandemic.
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Panama:
Laurentino Cortizo's government saw the migration of fund distribution towards municipalities and community boards.
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Panama:
Laurentino Cortizo is the president who transferred funds to local governments in a controversial manner.
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Panama:
Laurentino Cortizo was the president during the previous administration that attempted two unsuccessful tenders.
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Panama:
Laurentino Cortizo was the president present at the inauguration of the new Instituto Oncológico Nacional.
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Panama:
Laurentino Cortizo was mentioned in relation to the previous scandal of 'parallel decentralization' during his administration.
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Panama:
Laurentino Cortizo's administration is associated with the scandal of 'parallel decentralization' involving significant fund transfers.
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