Nicaragua Grants Political Asylum to Panama's Ex-President Martinelli
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Nicaragua has granted asylum to Panama's former President Ricardo Martinelli, who is currently facing a lengthy prison sentence in Panama and is campaigning to return to the presidency in the upcoming elections. Martinelli considers himself a victim of political persecution and claims his life is in "imminent" danger. Despite his conviction on money laundering charges and the rejection of his appeal, he has been leading in polls for the presidential election. Nicaragua has previously granted asylum to former presidents of nearby El Salvador.
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