Panama seeks Latin American summit to support democracy in Venezuela


FILE PHOTO: Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino speaks during his first press conference, in Panama City, Panama July 18, 2024. REUTERS/Enea Lebrun/File Photo

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said on Tuesday he wants to host a summit of 17 Latin American presidents to discuss the political situation in Venezuela and support democracy in the country following its contested election late last month.

Mulino made the announcement in a post on X, instructing his foreign minister to organize invitations for the summit.

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