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Jailed Odebrecht boss blows whistle on Martinelli bribe deal
Posted on July 24, 2016 in Panama
Martinelli and OdebrechtPost Views: 217Marcelo Odebrecht, the former president of Brazilian company Norberto Odebrecht who is serving a 19-year sentence for corruption, has blown the whistle on his bribery deals with former Panama President Ricardo Martinelli.
The information was reported Sunday, July 24, by the Brazilian newspaper O´Globo. Odebrecht is cooperating with prosecutors investigating the company’s bribery deals around the word. Martinelli is not the only president tto have been named.
According to the report, Odebrecht offered the information to prosecutors in an attempt to reduce his sentence.
The former company president said that bribes was negotiated directly with Martinelli in exchange for contracts, including the construction of the Metro and electrical project.s. He has promised more details of his direct deals with Martinelli during his next interrogation.
Odebrecht has received contracts in Panama worth more than $9 billion. It was recently awarded the contract to build the second line of the Metro for $1.8 billion and a $90 million contract from The Panama City mayor’s office for a street reconstruction project.
Thee have been numerous objections to the continued awarding of contracts to the Brazilian company since its whistle-blowing president was jailed.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/jailed-odebrecht-boss-blows-whistle-martinelli-bribe-deal
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Pay accord sends teachers back to school
Posted on July 24, 2016 in Panama
Teachers to return to classroomsPost Views: 91THE GOVERNMENT BOWED to the demands of striking teachers on the weekend and agreed to the previously promised salary adjustment of $300 from the first half of July 2017 instead of introducing it in two stages spread over two years.
In addition, on August 15 the State will pay wages owed to teachers appointed for this school year.
A general assembly of teachers decided to end the strike that started a week ago and authorized the 17 union leadership to sign the agreement with the government on Sunday, July 24.
“It is quite positive agreement,” said Diogenes Sanchez, coordinator of the National Union of Educators of Panama (UNEP), after holding a meeting with his colleagues who arrived in the early hours at the Republic of Venezuela. School
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/pay-accord-sends-teachers-back-school
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I am posting one last article on this subject, primarily for closure. Others are free to continue this topic if they wish.
And thanks to Roger B for the clarification.
QuoteVenezuela aims $100 million at Panama for food
Posted on July 23, 2016 in Panama
Post Views: 174The Venezuelan government has announced that it is negotiating with Panamanian companies interested in selling food and commodities that can go into the country duty free.
The government says that it has $100 million available to buy more than 1,000 tons of food products, “… including canned tuna, tomato sauce, mayonnaise, pasta, wheat flour, rice, lentils, black beans, margarine, oatmeal, coffee, powdered milk and canned meat. “
Personal hygiene products to be requested include shaving razors, sanitary towels, soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo and deodorant.
Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade in Venezuela, Urbáez Renier said that “… ‘As soon as we have analyzed the profile of companies that are financially solvent, have acceptable prices and can guarantee shipping logistics, we will be signing the contract and making a down payment,” the official said noting that they hope that as soon as the purchase order is finalized, the products will reach the Venezuelan territory within a period not exceeding three weeks and will enter exempt from tariffs in that country.”
“… Urbáez explained that so far more than six Panamanian companies have expressed interest in participating in this first round of negotiations for direct purchases and they expect to finalize contracts this week ” reports CentralAmericaData
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/venezuela-aims-100-million-panama-food
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Marcelyn and I were pleasantly surprised earlier this week to find three new street lamps installed on the street into/out of El Santuario (where we live). Holes were dug on day 1, then in the morning of day 2 the concrete poles were installed but without hardware, and finally in the afternoon of day 2 the lamps and wires were installed.
We are pleased at this unannounced improvement, but wish they had gone just one or two lamps more so as to completely light the road into/out of El Santuario.
Here is a picture of one of the lamps, this one being located just below the castle.
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Teachers’ strike prompts cabinet meeting
Posted on July 22, 2016 in Panama
Teachers defy government and weatherPost Views: 77FACED with his first major worker confrontation since he took office President Juan Carlos Varela called an emergency cabinet meeting for Friday July 23 to analyze its position on the teachers strike which has been extended to five days.
Varela said that the indefinite strike is completely “unnecessary” and has accused union leaders of not being honest with their members about the government’s proposals
Usually meetings are Tuesdays, but , it was scheduled to meet Friday to discuss the 2017 budget.
However, it l instead used the meeting to analyze the teacher strike.
The strike was originally slated for 72 hours, but was extended to indefinite status when the two sides were unable to reach an agreement.
A number of groups have asked that the strike be resolved, including the Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Business Executives reports La Prensa.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/teachers-strike-prompts-cabinet-meeting
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H1N1 death toll climbs to 60
Posted on July 22, 2016 in Panama
Post Views: 48THE DEATH TOLL from the A(H1N1) influenza virus in Panama, thought to have been on the wane, has risen to 60 said the Ministry of Health (MoH) on Friday July 22.
The deaths occurred in public and private hospital facilities.
The MoH reiterated that more than 90% of deaths have occurred in people with risk factors and other associated complications, many of them died after a prolonged period of hospitalization in intensive care units
The total cumulative cases of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) that have required hospitalization is 3, 061 patients, of whom 2, 783 were already discharged.
Meanwhile, 278 patients remain hospitalized.
The MoH said that that since April 22, over three million doses of influenza vaccine have been administered in all health regions. On Thursday 360,000 doses were distributed to all health regions.
The Ministry called on all people who have not yet been vaccinated to attend ahealth center or nearest polyclinic, because with the rainy season and temperature changes there is increased susceptibility to the disease and complications.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/h1n1-death-toll-climbs-60
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On 7/22/2016 at 10:30 PM, Roger B said:
Ok People. Calm down. I was out for a time and I am back to help you with some issues.
The LEY No. 6 del 16 de junio de 1987 is a law passed to give some benefits to Pensionados, Jubilados and third and fourth age people in the Republic of Panama.
Article 1:
Panamanians and foreign residents in the territory of Panama with ages of 55 years old or more, if they are females: or 60 years old or more, if they are males and all Jubilados and Pensionados for any reason will enjoy of the benefits of this law.
It is not textual but I translate the idea. This mean that even if you are not "formally" a Jubilado or Pensionado but you have the legal age stated for women and men you are entitled to the discounts established in the law. You will only need to show your Cedula were your age is clearly stated and that is enough as a prove of your third age condition.
In this same article I dont see any mention of discount for purchases of groceries, goods, clothing, etc. Most of the discounts are mostly for transportation, medical services, medicines, hotels, meals at restaurants, professional services, banking interests, taxes, utilities.
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You dont need a Pensionado or Jubilado card to ask for a discount. If you have the legal age stated in the law you only have to show your cedula where the information of your age is clearly shown.
Roger,
I understand and agree with what you write here. Thank you.
However, I suspect some people will misinterpret what you write. I will go into a bit more detail here hopefully to help avoid misunderstandings in the future.
The jubilado discount as defined in the law specifies three conditions for the law to apply:
- a person must be qualified based on age, or a formal governmental designation as a jubilado
- a person must be a citizen or legal resident for the discount to apply
- only certain, specified goods or services are covered under the law
Item 1 above is written the way it is because there is an age at which people are considered by law to be jubilados; that age is different for men (age 60) and for women (age 55). Note, however, that the government can (and does) designate certain persons to be a jubilado regardless of their age if they fit certain circumstances. Those circumstances come into play with the government programs that entice retirees to come to Panama and live as a "jubilado retiree". That is a significant and relevant designation for a large segment of the readers of this website because it is fundamental to the jubilado program under which those "jubilados" now legally reside full time in Panama. For instance, a 45 year old male and his wife can apply for "jubilado status" and go through the vetting process. If jubilado status is granted, then they do not get a cedula, but they get a carnet designating them as a jubilado, which also gives them the legal right to live in Panama, and to avoid tourist visas upon entrance into Panama, etc., and all of those other benefits. They can also open bank accounts, etc.
The second item above is part of the requirement for the jubilado discount to apply because there are a lot of tourists who fit the age requirement, but are not legally resident here, and for them the jubilado discount does NOT apply. A tourist of tercera edad can request a jubilado discount at a restaurant, for example, but the restaurant is not obligated to give the discount unless that person is a legal resident of Panama. That means border hoppers who live here for extended periods, but do so without the legal authority to do so, as well as everyday tourists are NOT entitled to a jubilado discount; many may ask for and may get the jubilado discount, but that discount is not an obligation on the part of the business establishment.
I don't need to elaborate on item three above. However, I do believe that part of the discussion (the bantering) in this thread is confusion about the items on which Hil was expecting a jubilado discount to apply. Hil's writing was clear that he was objecting to the outright refusal to even consider a carnet as a valid document, and it was not about the item. Do you see some of the confusion, misinterpretations, and misunderstandings going on in this thread? And Hil opts not to elaborate on the items of his interest, which is his right. His original posting was about the rejection of the carnet, not the discount.
I recommend readers revisit another topic on this same subject at http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/2089-jubilado-discounts/?do=findComment&comment=6448 -- focusing especially on the bottom left of the second page. Print out the ACODECO pamphlet that is available in that posting, and carry it with you in your purse or car. There is a link at the very bottom of that posting, which is the ACODECO brochure in PDF format.
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Is there a chance that the cost of our locally purchased food items will go up because of a draw down in the supply chain? Not complaining here, just curious. Our understanding of the situation in Venezuela is rather dire.
QuoteVenezuela Takes $100 million to Panama to Buy Food
The Venezuelan government has announced that it will be negotiating with Panamanian companies interested in selling food and commodities that can come into the country duty free.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
The government of Venezuela has announced that it has $100 million available to buy more than one thousand tons of food products, "... including canned tuna, tomato sauce, mayonnaise, pasta, wheat flour, rice, lentils, black beans, margarine, oatmeal, coffee, powdered milk and canned meat. "Personal hygiene products to be requested include shaving razors, sanitary towels, soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo and deodorant.
Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade in Venezuela, Urbáez Renier said that "... 'As soon as we have analyzed the profile of companies that are financially solvent, have acceptable prices and can guarantee shipping logistics, we will be signing the contract and making a down payment," the official said noting that they hope that as soon as the purchase order is finalised, the products will reach the Venezuelan territory within a period not exceeding three weeks and will enter exempt from tariffs in that country."
"... Urbáez explained that so far more than six Panamanian companies have expressed interest in participating in this first round of negotiations for direct purchases and they expect to finalise contracts this week. "http://www.centralamericadata.com/en/article/main/Venezuela_Takes_100_million_to_Panama_to_Buy_Food
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Panama: More Wind Power Generation
In the first five months of the year wind generated electricity exceeded 600 million Kwh, almost three times more than in the same period in 2015.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
The national supply of electricity generated by wind power grew by 259% in the period January-May 2016 compared to the same period in 2015, according to figures from the Office of the Comptroller General of Colombia.
See also: "Panama: Electricity Market Figures in May 2016"
Electricity generation using solar power rose from 502,000 kwh in the first five months of 2015 to more than 19 million in the same period this year.
Thermal plants increased their generation by 25%, while electricity from hydraulic sources decreased by 15% compared to the same period in 2015, the result of drought during this period.
See electricity generation statistics complied by the Comptroller General. (In Spanish)http://www.centralamericadata.com/en/article/main/Panama_More_Wind_Power_Generation
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Teachers vote to continue stoppage
Posted on July 21, 2016 in Panama
Post Views: 52STRIKING TEACHERS voted overwhelmingly to continue their work stoppage indefinitely at a mass meeting in Calidonia on Thursday July 21.
The announcement came from union leader Yadira Pino following a general assembly at the Republic of Venezuela School .
While Pino said that the strike will continue, the leaders of 17 teacher unions returned to the dialogue with the government at the Ministry of Labor in the afternoon.
Humberto Montero, a spokesman for the teachers, said they will continue with the strike until they reach a satisfactory agreement with the government.
After the announcement, hundreds of educators gathered at the Republic of Venezuela School to demonstrate.
Meanwhile teachers across the country marched in support of the strike. The main quibble at the moment appears to be about the timing of a $300 a month raise. Teachers want it now. The government has offered it in two annual instalments.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/teachert-vote-continue-stoppage
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Panama Papers hacking report court bound
Posted on July 21, 2016 in Panama
Post Views: 51THE CASE FILE of the alleged hacking of computer servers of Panama law firm Mossack, Fonseca. center of the Panama Papers scandal, will be delivered to the court next week says Ricaurte Gonzalez The senior prosecutor specializing in crimes against Intellectual Property and Security,
“After the completion of diligence and ratification of the report of the experts of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences (IMELFC) we, will be sending the file to the prosecutor hearing the case,” said González .
During the investigation, the prosecutor, carried out three inspections to servers and computer equipment of Mossack Fonseca.
The law firm filed a complaint of hacking in March but by late April, the prosecution had failed to prove that there was a hack.http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/panama-papers-hacking-report-court-bound
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Waked Hometek chain closes doors
Posted on July 21, 2016 in Panama
Post Views: 101ANOTHER PILLAR of the Waked family business conglomerate has fallen with the announcement that the chain of Hometek stores, dedicated to the sale of audio and video products and appliances, has closed its doors.
The news was announced by the Consumer Protection Authority ACDECO on Thursday July 21.
Hometek was included on the list of businesses connected to Abdul Waked and his nephew Nidal, included on the “Clinton list” for activities linked to money laundering and drug trafficking.
The inclusion on the list prohibits any U.S. entities from engaging in business with Hometek.
The authority informed consumers that any complaint against Hometek should be submitted to its offices.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/waked-hometek-chain-closes-doors
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I use C&W for my cell phone. Late afternoon there were zero bars, and that was while located in Bajo Boquete. The service is operational now. I didn't keep watch to see when it came back up.
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Not sure what you are asking for. I do not believe you are using the word "check" to refer to a monetary instrument. Are you wanting someone to go to a particular house to check on someone's welfare/safety/condition? This sounds important, but I am struggling with what is being requested.
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2 hours ago, JohnF13 said:
Since C.O. Took over my account from Mobilnet my service has been rock solid......Ooops, until earlier this month. It crashed on a Saturday night, I thought they might be having tower issues so I didn't call till Tuesday. At the start I called once a day then by Friday, after getting the same promise every time ( a supervisor will get back to you) I started calling twice a day. Each time the attendant would tell me someone would call back, no-one did until Saturday afternoon. A tech called from Panama City, took less than 2 minutes testing and then told me that he could not see my antenna so he would have to send a house call request. Monday I got a call saying they would be there on the following day and yes, they did arrive. After changing the receiver on the dish and the modem there was still a problem but they stayed around until it was working again. So, a total of 10 days without C.O. service. Bud, who do we call to initiate a refund request? I think the only way they are going to speed up service calls is if people demand refunds. In my case I knew the dish wasn't talking to the tower as I was getting "gateway not found" when I tried to use it. A quick check by a tech on the first day would have confirmed that.
The number I called was 390-7555. Then punch "1" a couple of times for "English" and "Residential". Note that Dottie provided a slightly different number.
If they actually do file a "complaint" that ultimately could lead to a refund, you should be given a four-digit complaint registration number.
Good luck.
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My backup Internet service is what used to be MobilNet wireless service. That service was taken over by CableOnda in 2015. For about three weeks of this month (basically the entire month) that backup service was out-of-commission. Multiple phone calls were making forward progress, but ever so slowly. My backup service was restored about 9:30AM this morning. Hurrah!!!!
The problem turned out to be that the radio transmitter, which is located on the rear part of our security fence and pointing to Jaramillo, needed to have its software upgraded. That seemed strange to me, but the tech guy was confident that was the problem, and it turned out to be the solution.
Anyway, I decided at lunch today to "test" the CableOnda customer service policies. I now am asking for a credit for three weeks of no-service on that account. The lady that took the call was optimistic, but did indicate it might take about two weeks for someone higher up in the management chain to make a decision.
Part of my thinking in asking for the credit is that our primary Internet service (also CableOnda) went down several times during those three weeks. Since I was paying for redundant service and getting nothing, I am asking for some compensation.
Panama is not known (at least to me it isn't) for being friendly with refunds and/or credits. I'll post here when I get the final answer on my credit request. Time will tell. At least there is a small ray of hope here.
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You might try talking with Arturo at MBE Boquete.
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striking teachers resume talks
Posted on July 20, 2016 in Panama
Teachers march in the rainPost Views: 49LEADERS of 17 striking teacher unions resumed their dialogue with the Government on Wednesday July 20
They met in the offices of the Ministry of Labor to attempt to resolve the issues that led to the 72-hour strike called by the unions on Monday when negotiations were deadlocked.
On Tuesday, teachers marched from Republic of Venezuela School to the Office of the Comptroller General to make their point that they have the right to strike.
The reaction of the unions was due to a request by Minister of Education Marcela de Paredes de Vasquez for the comptroller to monitor the strike.
The ministry and the Confederation of Parents of the Republic of Panama have asked teachers to return to the classrooms.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/sriking-teachers-resume-talks
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Jim,
Thanks for your posting. It is good to get a first hand report from one of CL's members.
I fondly recall good meals, good service, and reasonable prices when Craig was here doing his thing at Las Ruinas. Really would like for this new restaurant to prosper. But I have to say some of the prices did kinda scare me off, witness the report of a salad being $17.00. It is not a case of not being able to afford it, but as I get older the issues of good value for the cost seem to take on importance. I am glad to read your report. For the items you had, the price does seem reasonable.
We did hear there are some start up problems, but that always happens, and shouldn't be held against an establishment.
Will give Seasons a try in the near future for a first hand report on my part.
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On 7/15/2016 at 8:30 PM, Keith Woolford said:
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4. Prostitution, Child Pornography and the sex trade have gone in growth thanks to the internet. It is estimated that at least 30 per cent of everything that happens on the internet has to do with pornography. Now the guys are sexually by Celular, while the girls (many minors) compete with their intimate photos in the cellular his comrades and friends.
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QuoteFBI aiding in fight against Panama child pornography
Posted on July 19, 2016 in Panama
Post Views: 61FBI aiding in fight against Panama child pornography
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY in Panama is on a major upswing with 1,100 investigations by the Public Ministry during 2015 only in the capital city.
In 2014, There were 405 cases
“The Attorney General’s Office increased from two to five, prosecutors involved in investigating sexual crimes. They have also been trained by the FBI which has provided new computer programs that allow tracking child pornography in the country” said First Circuit Sex Crimes Specialist Prosecutor Katya Melendez reports La Prensa.
The prosecutor said that in Panama are recorded with higher numbers of “grooming” situations are being recorded. That is when the sex offender creates a false profile through a social network to communicate with children and adolescents.
Then they develop a relationship through the internet and convinces the child to send him pictures or videos where the is naked or performing sexual acts.
The attacker uses that pornographic material to extort and demand personal encounters. If the child does not accept the adult often discloses photographs and videos of childrenon social networks.
Melendez said that the practice of spreading pornographic material with minors, advertising, selling or manufacture it, is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
It is a crime to transmit child pornography on Twitter or Whatsapp.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/fbi-aiding-fight-againstpanama-child-pornography
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Call center embezzlement suspect gets jail taste
Posted on July 19, 2016 in Panama
María Cristina González.Post Views: 90FORMER Immigration Director Maria Cristina Gonzalez spent Monday night July 18 behind bars after her first day of interrogation by anti-corruption prosecutors.
After her Tuesday session of questioning she was ordered not to leave the country and to report to officials every Monday and Friday.
Gonzalez was interviewed about her alleged role in the operation of a call center run by the Ricardo Martinelli’s Cambio Democratico (CD) party during the last election. Prosecutors allege that the call center was funded with state money.
Gonzalez spent Monday night in the facilities of the Directorate of Judicial Investigation in Ancón,.
She is facing charges of offenses against public administration (embezzlement)
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/call-center-embezzlement-suspect-gets-jail-taste
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Ex-Immigration boss grilled on illegal CD call center
Posted on July 18, 2016 in Panama
Maria Cristina GonzalezPost Views: 193THE INTERROGATION of the former director of the National Immigration Service for her role in an illegal government funded CD call center during the last election, began on Monday July 18.
Maria Cristina Gonzalez was driven from her home in upscale Brisas del Golf to the office of the second Anticorruption Prosecutor in the Avesa building on Via Espana. to be inquired into in the case of call center.
Gonzalez is accused of allegedly committing crimes against public administration, specifically influence peddling, embezzlement and fraud.
On July 13 the Second Superior Court denied an application by Gonzalez not to be arrested for this case.
The case broke in the midst of the 2014 election campaign when Giancarlo Teran said that while he was working in the call center it was funded by the National Assembly . It was supposedly run by the former head of Migration and the ex-vice minister Internal Trade, and current spin doctor for former president Ricardo Martinelli and the CD party, Luis Eduardo Camacho. Former tourism manager and CD dirty tricks Svengali Salomon Shamah was also linked to the illegal center operating from a building on Avenida Balboa.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/ex-immigration-boss-grilled-illegal-cd-call-center
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Trial stalling move “mockery of justice”
Posted on July 19, 2016 in Panama
Virzi and his lawyer, last minutePost Views: 88A MOVE BY a former vice president to stall his court appearance in a corruption trial by running for office in a political group has been labeled a mockery by Panama civil society organizations.
Felipe ‘Pipo’ Virzi was scheduled face a Monday July 18, hearing for embezzlement, over a failed irrigation project in Tonosí. It is the second time that the hearing had to be postponed.
At the last minute Virzi was nominated as a candidate for the fifth undersecretary of the National Executive Committee (CEN) of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) which led to the suspension on Monday, July 18 , for the second time of the preliminary hearing of 33 people for embezzlement against the State, through the failed Tonosí irrigation project in Los Santos.
JUDGE SURPRISED
The Judge, Jose Angel Carrera said Guillermina McDonald, legal representative of Virzi, appeared to his office on Friday July 15 at 4:58 pm -a two minutes before the 5 pm closing time (5:00 pm) – to notify him that her client was running as a candidate in the internal elections of the PRD and so enjoyed electoral protection.Carrera opened the hearing at 9:31 am on Monday and said that because of the application of one of the accused for an elected office he could not give the audience as it was necessary to ask the Electoral Tribunal (TE) to lift the immunity of Virzi.
The judge said that the notification of the defense Virzi completely surprised him because everything was planned for the Monday hearing.
MONEY WASTED
“Every time a hearing is suspended state money is thrown overboard, as the authorities must make a great effort of personnel and logistics ao these processes are developed properly,” said the judge.At the same time he called on the lawyers to adhere to the principles of procedural fairness to all parties.
The judge rescheduled the hearing to between November 14-18.
The Third Anti-Corruption Prosecutor, Zuleika Moore, had requested the call to trial of Virzi and his partner, Ricky Ricardo Calvo trader; the former ministers of Agricultural Development Emilio Kieswetter and Oscar Osorio; former candidate for deputy of the Democratic Change (CD), Porfirio Ellis, and managers of the contractor Hidalgo & Hidalgo (H & H), Marco Albán Crespo and Victor Rios, among others. Almost every defendant is under precautionary measure. Osorio and H & H executives are the only ones in preventive detention.
Ana Belfon, lawyer for Osorio, asked the judge Carrera to apply a less severe preventive measure for her client, as he had been detained for s yesr , and does not represent a flight risk and has complied with the process.
Ricardo Ricky Calvo, is a fugitive in this process and there is red Interpol alert for his arrest
In addition, Elvira, the daughter of Virzi, ran for the PRD fourth undersecretary. Both Virzi and his daughter are accused of irregularities in the registration of property in Santiago, Veraguas province.
In a statement made public on Monday PRD official, Perez Herrera said that the PRD cannot prohibit any person participating in an internal election, provided it complies with the requirements of the statute of the collective.
Meanwhile, Annette Planells of Movin described the decision to suspend the hearing as absurd because the request for judgment against Virzi by the prosecution was made in January 2016, prior to his application as a PRD candidate.
Planells claimed that this action undermines the reason why the electoral jurisdiction was created, and which aims to avoid political persecution of the candidate.
Magaly Castillo, Citizens Alliance for Justice, said that the electoral criminal jurisdiction is the form used by politicians investigated for corruption to mock justice.
She wondered, how a case like Tonosi irrigation under investigation since August 2014, could protect a politician with electoral jurisdiction because he decided to participate in an internal struggle of his party. “This is too much impudence and I hope that the judges of the Electoral Tribunal act quickly, to lifting the immunity and take decisions against this practice that is affecting the administration of justice,” she said.
http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/trial-stalling-move-mockery-justice
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