Panama election: Voters to choose president after front-runner sentenced
Panamanians are voting in a general election which has been overshadowed by the disqualification of the man who was leading in the polls. Ex-President Ricardo Martinelli was the favourite to win until he was banned from running after being found guilty of money laundering.
His replacement on the ballot, José Raúl Mulino, is leading in the polls.
Whoever wins most of the votes in this round will be declared president and sworn in on 1 July.
There are a total of eight candidates competing for the presidency, and voters will also choose members of Panama's national assembly.
As presidents cannot serve two consecutive terms, the incumbent, Laurentino "Nito" Cortizo, will not stand for re-election.
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