Ricardo Martinelli Berrocal
Ricardo Martinelli Berrocal is a former President of Panama who has been in the news for being granted a humanitarian exit permit by the Panamanian government, allowing him to travel to Nicaragua as a political asylum seeker despite facing a 128-month prison sentence for money laundering. Martinelli, who has been embroiled in various legal controversies, including the New Business case, sought asylum in Nicaragua under claims of political persecution. His departure marks a significant moment in his ongoing legal battles, including an upcoming trial related to bribery charges linked to the Odebrecht scandal.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Panama | 2 | 4.00 | 0.21% | +10% | 4,314,768 | 10,056 | $76,000 | 177$ |
| Totals | 2 | 4,314,768 | 10,056 | $76,000 | 177$ |
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Former president Ricardo Martinelli is facing a 10-year and 8-month prison sentence.
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Ricardo Martinelli is a former president of Panama who is currently in political asylum in Nicaragua.
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Panama:
Ricardo Martinelli Berrocal is implicated in a case of espionage involving the surveillance of a former girlfriend during his vacation in Mallorca.
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Panama:
Ricardo Martinelli Berrocal is a former president of Panama who has been granted a safe conduct to travel to Nicaragua despite facing a prison sentence for money laundering.
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