The President of the Republic of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, traveled to the United States this Sunday afternoon, December 3, 2023, to undergo control and evaluation exams at MD Anderson, a medical institution and research center dedicated to the treatment of cancer. which is located in Houston, Texas.

The Panamanian president, 70 years old, will undergo a new medical evaluation, due to the myelodysplastic syndrome that was diagnosed last year, it was reported.

The medical examinations will take place on Monday, December 4, while ruler Cortizo will return to the country on Tuesday, December 5.