Minister of Social Development Guillermo Ferrufino, representing Martinelli’s Democratic Change Party, announced that he will be competing in his party’s presidential primaries. Prior to his appointment as Minister of Social Development, the 37-year-old Ferrufino was the host of TVN television program “Que Tal Si Te Digo”. Although he has been praised for his looks,...
President Ricardo Martinelli says that any intentions to oust him from the presidency are laughable. “Hahahaha, it makes me laugh because they don’t understand the Panamanian people,” Martinelli said, referring to his adversaries. The president has received criticism following the resignation of Panama City mayor Bosco Vallarino, which members of the opposition describe as...
Bosco Ricardo Vallarino resigned from his job as mayor of Panama City today, Thursday. He cites his health and the well-being of his family as reasons. Meanwhile, former vice minister of government Luis Ernesto Carles said that President Ricardo Martinelli threatened Vallarino with prison if he did not resign in a meeting earlier this...
Minister of Agriculture Emilio Kieswetter presented his irrevocable resignation to President Ricardo Martinelli on Thursday. Kieswetter says that his decision was motivated by personal matters and that he will return to his rice business. In the letter, he wishes the president a happy new year and thanks him for the opportunity to serve the...
Minister to the Presidency Jimmy Papadimitriu says the cabinet is worn out and needs to be renewed. Like any government, he says, the players have reached a point where they spend more time butting heads than resolving the nation’s issues, he told TVN Noticias. According to Papadimitriu, this war of attrition within government ranks...
