Panama Court Upholds Ex-President Martinelli’s Prison Sentence for Money Laundering

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – A Panama court on Tuesday upheld a 128-month prison sentence for money laundering against former President Ricardo Martinelli in July.

Martinelli is currently a top contender in Panama’s presidential election next year.

(Reporting by Elida Moreno; Writing by Brendan O’Boyle; Editing by Isabel Woodford)

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