Martinelli's escape to Colombia marks not the end of his political story, but the beginning of a new chapter-one where exile is used as part of a calculated political strategy.

Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli has left the Nicaraguan embassy in Panama City where he had sought refuge more than a year ago after the courts upheld a prison sentence against him ...

Martinelli maintains that his prosecution was politically motivated as he sought to run for a second term of office. In 2023, he won his party’s nomination to seek the presidency again.

Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli has left the Nicaraguan embassy in Panama City where he had sought refuge more than a year ago after the courts upheld ...

Former Panamanian president Martinelli leaves Nicaraguan embassy for asylum in Colombia by: Associated Press Posted: May 10, 2025 / 09:01 PM PDT Updated: May 10, 2025 / 09:01 PM PDT ...