Ricardo Martinelli

Ricardo Alberto Martinelli Berrocal, (born March 11, 1952) is a Panamanian politician and businessman. He was the 36th President of Panama from 2009 to 2014.

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36th President of Panama
In office July 1, 2009 – July 1, 2014
Vice President	Juan Carlos Varela (2009-2014)
Preceded by	Martín Torrijos
Succeeded by	Juan Carlos Varela
Personal details
Born	Ricardo Alberto Martinelli Berrocal 11 March 1952 (aged 73) Panama City, Panama
Political party	Democratic Change
Spouse(s)	Marta Linares (1978–present)
Alma mater	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Religion	Roman Catholicism

In May 2017, Interpol issued a warrant for his arrest due to spying on journalists in Panama. He is also suspected of embezzlement on a $45 million contract to purchase food for schools. Martinelli was arrested on June 12, 2017 to face extradition to Panama. He was extradited to Panama on June 11, 2018 to face the wiretapping charges.

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