According to the U.S. Marshals, the 65-year-old ex-president of Panama (he governed 2009-14) was arrested near his Florida house.
Panama's government has since last year wanted Martinelli extradited to their country for charges of corruption and spying on political opponents.
Martinelli says the allegations are politically motivated, a political vendetta by his opponents.
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Monday, 12 June 2017
Panama Switches to 'One-China'
Panama had dealt with Taiwan, the seat of the original Chinese government, ignoring the claim of Beijing's 'One-China' up until this week.
China has done quite a bit of investment in Panama in recent years.
Now Panama has cut off relations with Taiwan in favor of Beijing. Most countries have now done this. Canada did so in 1971 and the U.S. did so in 1979.
Taiwan still has non-diplomatic, unofficial governmental relations with the European Union and at least 47 states, including Canada and the U.S.
China has done quite a bit of investment in Panama in recent years.
Now Panama has cut off relations with Taiwan in favor of Beijing. Most countries have now done this. Canada did so in 1971 and the U.S. did so in 1979.
Taiwan still has non-diplomatic, unofficial governmental relations with the European Union and at least 47 states, including Canada and the U.S.
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