Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli has left the Nicaraguan embassy in Panama City, where he had taken refuge for over a year following a money-laundering conviction.
Colombia has officially granted him political asylum, and Martinelli has now traveled to Bogotá. His departure comes after Panamanian courts upheld his prison sentence, prompting his search for protection abroad. The move highlights ongoing political and legal tensions surrounding Martinelli's case.
The situation raises questions about international asylum practices and the political climate in Panama.
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Colombia Grants Asylum to Richard Martinelli, Ex-President of Panama
The former leader said he had traveled to Bogotá after spending a year holed up the Nicaraguan embassy in Panama City following a money-laundering conviction.
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