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CHAOS: Does Panama still have one government?

By Okke Ornstein | July 12, 2010

The number of contradictions, bizarre statements, frantic denials and then confirmations is growing at a speed that makes us wonder, here in the Bananama Republic newsroom, if Panama still has one functioning government.

Politics

Martinelli overruled by his ministers, attempts to gain time

By Okke Ornstein | July 12, 2010

Two important conclusions from today: Martinelli is further isolated within his own governing coalition as they've shown us where to drive the wedge, and when it comes to street battle, the police loses.