PANAMA CITY — Panama’s former President Ricardo Martinelli has received political asylum from Nicaragua days after Panama’s Supreme Court denied his appeal over a money laundering conviction that carried a 10-year sentence. Martinelli’s attorney Shirley Castañeda said outside the Nicaraguan embassy Wednesday that “his political asylum had already been granted.” Asked why Martinelli had requested … Read more
SAN JOSE (Reuters) -Nicaragua’s government said on Wednesday it has granted asylum to Panama’s former President Ricardo Martinelli, after the ex-leader currently facing a lengthy prison sentence at home requested the protection at Nicaragua’s embassy in Panama City. Martinelli, who had already announced another run for president in elections later this year, considers himself a … Read more
The trial of former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli and 14 others for alleged cash laundering associated to their buy of a publishing firm concluded Friday, beginning the clock on the 30 days the decide has to subject a verdict FILE – Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli walks in Tocumen Worldwide Airport, adopted by journalists as … Read more