# José Raúl Mulino

_39th President of Panama_

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> José Raúl Mulino Quintero is a Panamanian politician, diplomat and lawyer serving as the 39th president of Panama since 2024. He ran for president in the 2024 Panamanian election, which he won with 34% of the vote as the Realizing Goals candidate and a substitute for former President Ricardo Martinelli.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 13 June 1959 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108454869#P569))
- **Place of birth:** David ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108454869#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Panama ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108454869#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer; diplomat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108454869#P106))
- **Political party:** Realizing Goals (since 2021); Democratic Change (2011–2019); Patriotic Union (2006–2011); Solidarity Party (1994–2006) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108454869#P102))
- **Education:** Catholic University Santa María La Antigua of Panama; Tulane University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108454869#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Panama (since 1 July 2024 · BS 17 Asar 2081 onwards); Minister of Public Security (15 April 2010 – 30 June 2014); Minister of Government of Panama (1 July 2009 – 15 April 2010); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1993–1994); president ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108454869#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero; Order of Vasco Núñez de Balboa; Order of the Liberator General San Martín; Order of Boyacá ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108454869#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** JoseRaulMulino ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108454869#P2002))

## Questions

**When was José Raúl Mulino born?**  
José Raúl Mulino was born on 13 June 1959 in David.

**What positions has José Raúl Mulino held?**  
Positions held by José Raúl Mulino include: President of Panama (since 1 July 2024); Minister of Public Security (2010–2014); Minister of Government of Panama (2009–2010); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1993–1994); president.

**Where did José Raúl Mulino study?**  
José Raúl Mulino was educated at Catholic University Santa María La Antigua of Panama, Tulane University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): José Raúl Mulino](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Ra%C3%BAl_Mulino) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q108454869](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108454869) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: José Raúl Mulino 2025.jpg by REPÚBLICA DE COLOMBIA (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jos%C3%A9_Ra%C3%BAl_Mulino_2025.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"José Raúl Mulino". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/jose-raul-mulino. Retrieved 6 November 2026.