Since February 7, Nicaragua’s Embassy in Panama City has sheltered Ricardo Martinelli, Panama’s ex-president convicted of corruption. This act by Daniel Ortega’s government has sparked diplomatic tensions with Panama, challenging the norms of political asylum. Nicaragua granted Martinelli asylum, defying Panama’s stance that he is a criminal, not a refugee. Panama’s refusal to allow safe […]
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