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Panama ex-President Ricardo Martinelli receives political asylum from Nicaragua

Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli has been granted political asylum in Nicaragua after his appeal to annul his prison sentence for money laundering was rejected.
Martinelli requested asylum due to his belief that he is persecuted for political reasons and fears for his safety.
Despite his conviction, Martinelli was allowed to register as a presidential candidate, but the conviction will likely disqualify him from the race.

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Panama ex-President Ricardo Martinelli receives political asylum from Nicaragua

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.

3 months ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Nicaragua grants asylum to Panama's ex-President Martinelli

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. Read full story

3 months ago·Malaysia

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Nicaragua grants political asylum to former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli

By Elizabeth González, José Álvarez and Marlon Sorto (CNN) — Nicaragua said Wednesday it had granted political asylum to former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli days after Panama’s top court rejected an appeal to annul his prison sentence in a money laundering case. According to a diplomatic note that Nicaragua’s government sent to Panama’s foreign ministry, Martinelli requested asylum because he “considered himself persecuted for politic…

3 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Nicaragua grants political asylum to former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli

3 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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The Straits Times

Nicaragua grants asylum to Panama's ex-President Martinelli

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. REUTERS Read more at straitstimes.com.

3 months ago·Singapore

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Panama ex-President Ricardo Martinelli receives political asylum from Nicaragua

PANAMA CITY (AP) — 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 asylum, she said “because his life was in dan…

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