José Raúl Mulino
José Raúl Mulino Quintero (born 13 June 1959) is a Panamanian lawyer, diplomat and politician, running for president in the 2024 Panamanian election, as a substitute to former president Ricardo Martinelli.
José Raúl Mulino | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Public Security | |
| In office 14 April 2010 – 30 June 2014 | |
| President | Ricardo Martinelli |
| Minister of Government and Justice | |
| In office 1 July 2009 – 15 July 2010 | |
| President | Ricardo Martinelli |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1993–1994 | |
| President | Guillermo Endara |
| Preceded by | Julio Linares |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Lewis Galindo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 June 1959 David, Panama |
| Political party | Solidarity Party (1994–2006) Patriotic Union (2006–2011) Democratic Change (2011–2019) Realizing Goals (2022–) |
| Alma mater | Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua Tulane University (LL.M) |
He served as Minister of Government and Justice from 2009 to 2010 and Minister of Public Security from 2010 to 2014, both roles in the government of former president Martinelli. He served as Deputy Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs during the government of former president Guillermo Endara. From 1994 to 1995 he was a member of the National Council of Foreign Relations and Substitute Magistrate of the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice. Mulino was Martinelli's vice-presidential candidate in the 2024 elections, however Martinelli was disqualified from running. As a result, Martinelli endorsed Mulino and Realizing Goals nominated the latter.