Panama’s opposition leader Juan Carlos Varela has won the presidential election with almost 40% of the votes. Juan Carlos Varela, who is currently the vice-president, had distanced himself from outgoing President Ricardo Martinelli. Correspondents say Juan Carlos Varela has taken credit for Ricardo Martinelli’s economic success, but has promised a cleaner, more transparent government. The… Continue reading Panama elections 2014: Outsider Juan Carlos Varela wins presidential poll