Panama’s ex-president holed up Nicaragua’s embassy judiciary orders his arrest
Panamanian authorities on Thursday ordered the arrest of former President Ricardo Martinelli, who has barricaded himself in the Nicaraguan embassy since receiving political asylum from Nicaragua earlier this month. Federal law enforcement officials announced that a judge has approved a request to change Martinelli’s conditional release, which was kept in place while he appeals a […]
Philippines Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte Returns, Calling Successor a Cocaine User
Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippines’ flamboyant former president, on Tuesday accused his successor Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of seeking dictatorial power, adding to an already bitter feud. President Duterte also threatened independence for his home island of Mindanao, which would take about a third of the Philippines’ territory. President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos raises hands with Senate President […]
Trump lawyer warns ex-president could be convicted in federal criminal cases
A lawyer recently released on bail representing Donald Trump has warned that the former president “absolutely” could be convicted in any of the federal criminal cases, adding that the charges “should not be taken lightly.” ” he warned. Joseph Tacopina represented Trump in the Manhattan case, which accused the former president of falsifying business records […]
Biden Sanctions Conservative Guatemalan Ex-President Alejandro Giammattei
The U.S. State Department on Wednesday imposed sanctions on former Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei, banning him and his sons from entering the United States for their alleged “involvement in significant corruption.” The sanctions were issued three days after Giammattei left office at the end of his four-year term. inauguration ceremony About his successor, leftist President […]