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Panama: Panama's New President: A Boost for Business, Time CNN (2009)

"Panamanians take justifiable pride in their operation of the Panama Canal. Since the U.S. handed the famous waterway over to Panama nine years ago, the independent Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has run it more efficiently, more safely and more profitably than the Americans did. Too bad, most Panamanians say, that their government is still best known for the kind of corruption and waste that has marred the small Central American country's reputation ever since pirates haunted the Caribbean. If they could just run the nation the way they run the canal, Panamanians believe, they could become a world-class maritime commercial and financial center — the Hong Kong of the Americas. Or maybe give Miami a run as the unofficial capital of Latin America".

Panama: Panama's president-elect to push U.S. trade deal, Reuters (2009)

"Finalizing a free-trade deal with the United States is a major goal for Panamanian President-elect Ricardo Martinelli, but the supermarket tycoon rejects U.S. accusations that the country is a tax haven".

Panama: Billionaire Martinelli wins Panama presidential polls - Summary, Earth Times (2009)

"Panama City - Billionaire and centre-right candidate Ricardo Martinelli on Sunday won Panama's presidential election, with more than 60 per cent of the votes, the Electoral Tribunal confirmed. With about 43 per cent of the votes counted, the candidate of Alliance for Change - currently in the opposition to outgoing social democratic President Martin Torrijos - forged ahead of centre-left candidate Balbina Herrera of the ruling Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD), who got 37 per cent of votes".

Panama: Election Tracker, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2009)

Two people have so far emerged as the favourites in the presidential race: former housing minister Balbina Herrera of the ruling Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD), and businessman Ricardo Martinelli of the opposition Democratic Change (CD). Former president Guillermo Endara of the Moral Vanguard of the Homeland (VMP) and Juan Carlos Varela of the Panameñista Party (PPA) are also running for office.

Panama: Most Panamanians Still Back President Torrijos, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2009)

The majority of people in Panama are content with the leadership of Martín Torrijos, according to a poll by PSM SIGMA Dos released by Canal 21. 54 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, up two points since February.

Panama: Labor Leader and Socialist candidate for representative Priscilla Vazquez, UIT-CI (2009)

Overcoming difficult obstacles strong antidemocratic, Priscila Vazquez, leader of the Association of Employee Social Security Fund (AECSS) and Workers' Party Panameños, registered his candidacy for representative independently. La ley electoral de Panamá es altamente proscriptiva para la izquierda y trabajadores. The electoral law in Panama is highly proscribed for left and workers. Exige miles de firmas por cada candidato, en la región electoral más populosa, firmas que deben ser legalizadas ante escribano público, con un alto costo y dificultad. Require thousands of signatures for each candidate in the electoral region most populous, signatures must be legalized by a notary public, with a high cost and difficulty.

Panama: Half of Panamanians Would Back Martinelli, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2009)

Ricardo Martinelli of the opposition Democratic Change (CD) could win the next presidential election in Panama, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias. 51 per cent of respondents would vote for the businessman in this year’s ballot, down two points since February.

Panama: Panamanians Give Martinelli Large Lead, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2009)

Businessman and opposition candidate Ricardo Martinelli holds a wide advantage over his main contender in the race to become Panama’s next head of state, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Panamá América. 51 per cent of respondents would vote for Martinelli of the Democratic Change (CD) party in this year’s ballot, up 10 points since January.

Panama: Political Immunity Lifted for both Balbina Herrera and Ricardo Martinelli, Panama-guide (2009)

"Yesterday Panama's Electoral Tribunal decided to lift a kind of political immunity provided to politicians and political candidates in Panama. The idea is that active politicians should have some degree of protection against frivolous legal actions and complaints, because obviously their political rivals would try to use the criminal justice system to smear their reputations and to damage them politically".

Panama: Panama's Electoral Tribunal Proposes Censorship of Political Advertisements, Panama-guide (2009)

"Over the weekend judge Gerardo Solís, a magistrate on Panama's Electoral Tribunal, responsible for the oversight of the political and electoral process in the Republic of Panama, said they have decided to no longer approve the use of public funds to pay for "negative" political ads being run by the various campaigns".

Panama: Martinelli Boasts Solid Lead in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2009)

"Supermarket tycoon Ricardo Martinelli has become the favourite contender in Panama’s presidential race, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Prensa. 50 per cent of respondents would vote for the candidate of the opposition Democratic Change (CD) in this year’s election, up 6.9 points since January."

Panama: Businessman Martinelli Leads All in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"A conservative businessman could become the next president of Panama, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Prensa. 36.2 per cent of respondents would vote for Ricardo Martinelli of the Democratic Change (CD) party in next year’s election, up 3.8 points since October."

Panama: Herrera Still Leads Martinelli in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Balbina Herrera of the Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD) is still the most popular presidential contender in Panama, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias and Panamá América. 34.3 per cent of respondents would vote for Herrera in next year’s ballot."

Panama: Electoral World Year 1, Electoral Tribunal of Panama (2008)

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Panama: Herrera Boosted by Nomination in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Many people in Panama would vote for former housing minister Balbina Herrera in the next presidential election, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias and Panamá América. 38.8 per cent of respondents would support Herrera of the ruling Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD) in next year’s ballot, up 15.7 points since July."

Panama: Torrijos Has Small Rebound in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Support for Panamanian president Martín Torrijos increased last month, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias and Panamá América. 53.3 per cent of respondents rate the head of state’s performance as excellent or good, up 3.5 points since August."

Panama: Martinelli, Herrera Are Early Leaders in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Ricardo Martinelli of the Democratic Change (CD) is virtually tied with Balbina Herrera of the Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD) in the early stages of Panama’s presidential race, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Prensa. 32.4 per cent of respondents would vote for Martinelli, while 31.6 would support the former housing minister."

Panama: Three Main Contenders Identified in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Three politicians split the support of two-thirds of Panamanians before next year’s presidential election, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira released by TVN Noticias and Panamá América. 23.1 per cent of respondents would vote for housing minister Balbina Herrera of the ruling Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD)."

Panama: Opposition Candidate is Frontrunner in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Ricardo Martinelli of the opposition Democratic Change (CD) is the early favourite in Panama’s presidential race, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Prensa. 22.7 per cent of respondents would vote for the businessman in the 2009 ballot."

Panama: Panama’s Torrijos Gets Lukewarm Reviews, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Fewer people in Panama express strong support for Martín Torrijos, according to a poll by CID-Gallup. 19 per cent of respondents think the president has done a good or very good job in office—down four points since January—while 45 per cent rate his performance as average."

Panama: Martinelli seeks to defeat Herrera, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2009)

"Torrijos vowed to implement tax reforms and pledged to sign a free trade agreement with the U.S. The president’s term has been marked by a successful referendum in 2006 in which Panamanians approved the expansion of the Panama Canal at a cost of $5.25 billion U.S. The massive undertaking will add a parallel set of locks to allow giant cargo ships to pass through the waterway. The government thought the project was necessary since new vessels are already unable to pass through the current locks, which could render the Canal obsolete"

Panama: Torrijos Keeps Steady Rating in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Public backing for Panamanian president Martín Torrijos has remained stable this month, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira published in La Prensa. 51.1 per cent of respondents say Torrijos has done a good or excellent job in leading the country, practically unchanged since February."

Panama: Herrera, Martinelli Still Popular in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"One-in-four Panamanian adults would cast a ballot for housing minister Balbina Herrera in next year’s presidential election, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira published in La Prensa. 25.1 per cent of respondents would vote for the ruling Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD) member."

Panama: Former Minister is Early Favourite in Panama, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2008)

"Former housing minister Balbina Herrera is a popular choice in the early stages of Panama’s 2009 presidential race, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira published in La Prensa. 26.1 per cent of respondents would vote for Herrera of the governing Revolutionary Democratic Party (PRD) in the ballot, up one point since April."

Panama: Business - Obama will consult with Congress on pact with Panama, Panama News Brief (20

"The president-Barack Obama will hold close consultations with legislators to determine when to send a free trade agreement with Panama for approval in Congress, said today, Thursday, a U.S. trade official"

Panama: Panamanians Have High Expectations of Martinelli, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2009)

"A solid majority of people in Panama expect good things from their new president, according to a poll by Unimer published in La Prensa. 72.7 per cent of respondents think Ricardo Martinelli will do well or very well as head of state. "

Panamá: Con temas de impacto, sale a la luz pública 12ª. edición de Mundo Electoral, Tribunal Electoral (2011)

Ya salió a la luz pública la 12ª. Edición de la revista Mundo Electoral, que publica el Tribunal Electoral (TE), en la que se destacan interesantes artículos de actualidad como e l de presidenta de CostaRica, Laura Chinchilla, en el que se resalta el papel de la mujer en la política, y del Director Regional para América Latina y el Caribe de IDEA Internacional, Daniel Zovatto, sobre el tema de la reelección en América Latina.

Panama: Commission wants electoral reforms withdrawn, La Prensa (2012)

"The National Commission on Electoral Reforms requested the judges of the Tribunal Electoral (TE) to request the National Assembly withdraw the draft of electoral reforms, since it believes there is enough time to implement them before the 2014 elections."