Ricardo Martinelli
36th president of Panama from 2009 to 2014
Ricardo Alberto Martinelli Berrocal, GColIH (born March 11, 1952) is a Panamanian politician and businessman. He was the 36th President of Panama from 2009 to 2014.
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| 36th President of Panama | |
| In office July 1, 2009 – July 1, 2014 | |
| Vice President | Juan Carlos Varela (2009-2014) |
| Preceded by | Martín Torrijos |
| Succeeded by | Juan Carlos Varela |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ricardo Alberto Martinelli Berrocal March 11, 1952 Panama City, Panama |
| Political party | Democratic Change |
| Spouse(s) | Marta Linares (1978–present) |
| Alma mater | University of Arkansas, Fayetteville |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
In May 2017, Interpol issued a warrant for his arrest due to spying on journalists in Panama. He is also suspected of embezzlement on a $45 million contract to purchase food for schools. Martinelli was arrested on June 12, 2017 to face extradition to Panama. He was extradited to Panama on June 11, 2018 to face the wiretapping charges.[1]
References
change- ↑ "La Interpol pide la captura de Ricardo Martinelli por un caso de espionaje" (in Spanish). El País. 24 May 2017.
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