Panama President Mulino Proposes a Single Latin American Bloc to Strengthen Global Power

The President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino, inaugurated the CAF Latin America and the Caribbean International Economic Forum 2026, called to form a single bloc in Latin America, considering that only in this way will it have negotiating power in the face of possible threats.  “Only in this way can we claim our rightful place as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, to guarantee peace in our world,” the president stated.  Mulino explained that the world has long been on the tense brink of a major storm. Panama, with its Canal and strategic ports, has lived with this tension for years, but it has intensified recently. “This didn’t overwhelm us, but rather showed us how important we are as a strategic route on a global scale, whether for North America, South America, Asia, or Europe,” he added. 

The president stated that a new world order is being sought, one that is further removed from idealism and closer to realistic diplomacy, and that this has already been experienced in cyclical history, and the same mistakes of the past cannot be repeated.  “We are part of a strategic region, a food producer, with water reserves, with the greatest biodiversity, with an abundance of minerals and also renewable resources,” he emphasized.  Mulino added that their countries urge them to focus more on common ground than on differences; to be more united for the benefit of their nations. “May the good and passionate Latin American discussions ultimately serve to unite us in a destiny of greatness,” he remarked.  The president reiterated that, once again, Panama is not a competitor to other countries, but rather a complement to their economies. Global trade, exports, and imports are essential, but they become more efficient when using the Canal, which serves all of Latin America and the Caribbean.