Corruption
Why the Ngöbe had to die
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Only under Martinelli has Panama had to live through no less than three deadly crises to protect the shady business interests of the government's associates.
Corruption
Martinelli prosecuted in Italy?
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With the Italian Finnmeccanica scandal rapidly expanding, the fact that Panama's president Martinelli is an Italian citizen as well may hold unpleasant consequences - for him. Take him away!
Corruption
Papadimitriu in hot water
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Friction between Martinelli and Papadimitriu because of the latter's US citizenship, which may have unpleasant consequences for both.
Bananamismo
Ngöbes win mining battle, environmentalists lose
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The authentic protests of the Ngöbes have now accomplished what snotty environmentalists, unions and other "civil society" groups, despite being better "educated" and having more resources, have not: To keep their lands free of open pit mines.
Corruption
Papadimitriu spouts Gaddafi rhetoric in ongoing mining brawl
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Just like Gaddafi, Mubarak, Ben Ali et al, Papadimitriu blames protests against Martinelli's mining scheme on outside agitators. Meanwhile, the government bought itself a tribal leader for fun and profit.
Corruption
Oh my God, those indians shoot back!
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If you invade you will be met with force, but this simple knowledge, passed from generation to generation over many millenniums, has somehow not reached the failed abortion that currently serves as our president.
Bananamismo
Reports: Panama’s Martinelli, a dangerous drunk
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Drinking binges, ignoring state affairs, corruption, and his shady business deals - accusations and reports coming from everywhere.
Corruption
WikiLeaks: Martinelli’s groupies and the futility of DEA efforts
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Only the lamest of the Martinelli groupies are still coming out in defense of their supermarket idol, while released cables show the futility of the DEA's "war on drugs".
Politics
CHAOS: Does Panama still have one government?
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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
Terror in Bocas del Toro as government prepares massacre
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We predict however that the protests will not be contained, but spread over the country, because Martinelli has been majestically overplaying his hand and he and his people don't seem to be handicapped by such things as "common sense". It's no longer if, but when the first Super99 will go up in flames.