Panama's new President Laurentino 'Nito' Cortizo vowed to curb corruption and close the wealth gap in the isthmus nation at his swearing-in ceremony on Monday. US-educated political veteran Cortizo, 66, of the Democratic Revolution Party (PRD), won the May election by just over two percentage points, the closest presidential race in decades.

Panama's new president, Laurentino Cortizo takes office, pledges end to corruption

Panamanians vote on Sunday in a presidential election following a campaign led by a former farm minister whose promises to fight corruption and inequality resonated in the wake of scandals about bribery and the canal nation's role in hiding the wealth of global elites.

Panama votes for president; candidates vow to fight graft and inequality

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Panama's new president, Laurentino Cortizo takes office, pledges end to corruption

Panama votes for president; candidates vow to fight graft and inequality