Ricardo Martinelli

Ricardo Martinelli

politician unknown

Ricardo Martinelli is a former president of Panama who served from 2014 to 2019 and was associated with various controversies, including the management of the now-defunct National Assistance Program, which is linked to the legal issues surrounding Adolfo de Obarrio.

Born on Mar 11, 1952 (74 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
49,569
Power
873$
Sentiment
4.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Panama 4 4.25 1.04% +10% 4,314,768 49,569 $76,000 873$
Totals 4 4,314,768 49,569 $76,000 873$
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Recent Mentions

Panama Panama: Ricardo Martinelli is referenced in relation to past abuses and illegal surveillance during his government. 3

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Sabrina Sin Censura: ¿A quién persigue la Policía?

Panama Panama: Ricardo Martinelli is noted as the former president with a controversial history but still holds a significant level of public acceptance. 6

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Opacidad: el pijama de la corrupción

Panama Panama: Ricardo Martinelli was the president of Panama during the time when illegal surveillance was conducted using the Pegasus software. 3

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Hoy por hoy: ¿De nuevo el espionaje? del 03 de agosto de 2026

Panama Panama: Ricardo Martinelli was the president of Panama from 2009 to 2014 and is associated with the use of surveillance technology during his administration. 3

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Del caso Pegasus a Circles BG: las dudas sobre el espionaje en Panamá