Laurentino Cortizo

Laurentino Cortizo

politician unknown

Laurentino Cortizo is a former president of Panama, under whose administration a controversial contract was signed with First Quantum Minerals for the operation of the Cobre Panamá mine. His administration's decisions regarding mining contracts are currently under scrutiny due to ongoing arbitration disputes.

Born on Jan 30, 1963 (63 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
81,710
Power
1,439$
Sentiment
5.14
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Panama 14 5.14 1.35% +40% 4,314,768 81,710 $76,000 1,439$
Totals 14 4,314,768 81,710 $76,000 1,439$
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Recent Mentions

Panama Panama: Laurentino Cortizo was the president during the previous land transaction that allowed for additional credit management. 6

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: ¿Cómo ayudó al fisco panameño la venta de terrenos por $100 millones al Canal?

Panama Panama: Laurentino Cortizo is the president of Panama who emphasized the need for the Contraloría to audit the funds of the parallel decentralization. 6

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: La descentralización paralela se recarga: $18 millones más

Panama Panama: The article references the past government of the PRD led by Laurentino Cortizo, highlighting issues of waste and lack of transparency. 3

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Hoy por hoy: presupuesto y viejas prácticas del 12 de julio de 2026

Panama Panama: Laurentino Cortizo was the president during the administration when the sports complex project was initiated. 5

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Ciudad deportiva de Changuinola: tres años de atraso y cifras que no cuadran

Panama Panama: Laurentino Cortizo was the president during the previous administration when the police fleet issues were acknowledged. 5

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Gobierno eleva a $16.4 millones la inversión en flota policial