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A woman places flowers on the grave of a person who died during the 1989 U.S. military invasion that ousted Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega, on the 30th anniversary of the invasion in Panama City, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019. According to official figures, 300 Panamanian soldiers and 214 civilians died during the invasion, though the number remains controversial and human rights groups believe it is much higher. Twenty-three U.S. soldiers also perished. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)

Panamanians honor victims of US invasion on 30th anniversary

By JUAN ZAMORANO - Associated Press

Panama's new President Laurentino Cortizo raises his fist after speaking during his inauguration in Panama City, Monday, July 1, 2019. Panama has sworn in for a five-year term the cattleman who inherits a slowing economy and growing frustration among Panamanians about official corruption. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)

Cattleman Laurentino Cortizo sworn in as Panama’s president

By KATHIA MARTÍNEZ - Associated Press

Presidential candidate Laurentino Cortizo, with the Democratic Revolutionary Party, waves to supporters in Panama City, Monday, May 6, 2019. Cortizo, a 66-year-old cattleman, holds on to a narrow lead Sunday night as returns came in from Panama's presidential election, which followed a campaign that focused on corruption and slowing economic growth in this Central America trade and financial hub. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)

The Latest: Cattle rancher wins Panama presidency

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FILE - In this April 29, 2019 file photo, Electoral Council representatives arrive at the Electoral Tribunal after a ceremony where the National Police and national security departments recognized the authority of the Electoral Council as head of security ahead of the upcoming general elections in Panama City. Panamanians will elect a new president on Sunday, May 5. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco, File)

Cattleman holds slim lead in tight race for Panama president

By JUAN ZAMORANO and KATHIA MARTÍNEZ - Associated Press

Supporters of Panamanian presidential candidate Romulo Roux, holding Democratic Change party banners, attend his closing campaign rally in Panama City, Thursday, May 2, 2019. In what has been perhaps the shortest and least colorful campaign since Panama's transition to democracy three decades ago, most election talk has focused on governmental corruption. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)

Anger over corruption widespread ahead of Panama election

By JUAN ZAMORANO - Associated Press