Last week José Domingo Arias, who served as housing minister under President Ricardo Martinelli (Cambio Democrático, 2009-2014), became the latest presidential contender to be confirmed ahead of next May’s general election. Running for the small recently launched Partido Alianza (PA), Arias would appear to stand little chance, although there is widespread disaffection with the established political class. The declaration of his candidacy comes as two of Panama’s three principal parties (the now opposition CD and Partido Revolucionario Democrático, PRD), have named their choices. As in previous elections, initial surveys on voter intention (which have been few and far between) indicate that government corruption remains the leading voter concern.End of preview - This article contains approximately 651 words.
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