Former Panamanian minister Laurentino Cortizo declared victory in presidential polls on Sunday that saw a large number of voters turn out amid concerns over corruption scandals and the country's image as a money launderer's paradise.

Panama's Cortizo declares victory in presidential vote

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 Cortizo declares victory in presidential vote

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