Panama Protests Nicaragua's Protection of Ex-President Martinelli: Ambassador Recalled
Panama has recalled its ambassador to Nicaragua for discussions over former President Ricardo Martinelli using Nicaragua's embassy in Panama City for political activities, which Panama considers a violation of international law.
Panama's foreign ministry issued a statement expressing "energetic protest" against Nicaragua's government for allowing this, and demanded compliance with international obligations.
Martinelli, a 71-year-old former Panamanian president and supermarket tycoon, has been seeking refuge in the Nicaraguan embassy since February after being granted asylum by the Nicaraguan government.
He has accused the current Panamanian government of corruption and political prosecution against him.
Last month, Martinelli appealed a ruling by the electoral court that disqualified him from running in May's presidential election due to his nearly 11-year prison sentence for money laundering.
Panama's constitution prevents anyone with a prison sentence of five years or more from serving as president.
Martinelli served as Panama's president from 2009 to 2014.
Martinelli, a 71-year-old former Panamanian president and supermarket tycoon, has been seeking refuge in the Nicaraguan embassy since February after being granted asylum by the Nicaraguan government.
He has accused the current Panamanian government of corruption and political prosecution against him.
Last month, Martinelli appealed a ruling by the electoral court that disqualified him from running in May's presidential election due to his nearly 11-year prison sentence for money laundering.
Panama's constitution prevents anyone with a prison sentence of five years or more from serving as president.
Martinelli served as Panama's president from 2009 to 2014.
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Anna 94 days ago
Since there is no comment area for the headline news broadcast above I will make it here. All you can hear is the music and not the story. Does anyone at panatimes even listen to the crap they post before they post it
