💨 Abstract

Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli, sentenced to 10 years for money laundering, left the Nicaraguan embassy in Panama after over a year. He has been granted political asylum in Colombia. Martinelli, who governed Panama from 2009 to 2014, had sought refuge in the Nicaraguan embassy following his conviction. Despite his rapid economic growth initiatives during his presidency, his term was marred by corruption allegations, leading to U.S.

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