Martín Torrijos

...votes. The U.S.-Panama trade pact was signed in June 2007 by Panamanian President Martin Torrijos, but the agreement has been stalled in the U.S. Congress over criticisms that Panama is an offshore tax haven for wealthy foreigners. Panama...

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...for the capital's metropolitan area. Martinelli's predecessor, Martin Torrijos, launched a $5.25 billion project to increase the Panama Canal's capacity and allow it to accommodate larger ships. The canal is Panama's economic motor and...

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...government budget but raises for public workers. Public safety, an issue that the outgoing administration of Martin Torrijos struggled to maintain, will be a priority, Martinelli said. "Our prisons will be rehabilitation centers, not...

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...in the U.S. Congress by concerns about Panamanian labor rights and tax evasion. Current President Martin Torrijos will hand over power to Martinelli in July. (Additional reporting by Elida Moreno; Editing by Doina Chiacu) © Copyright 2009...

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...a former housing minister and ruling party candidate. Herrera's campaign suffered from a worsening economy, rising crime and disenchantment with President Martin Torrijos. "Starting on July 1, a change is coming to Panama,"...

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...to improve the country," Martinelli said. "Our problems don't end with an election." The winner takes office July 1, replacing President Martin Torrijos. Both Martinelli, 57, and Herrera, 54, supported the canal expansion, but recent world...

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...and improving infrastructure.'' Panama has had one of Latin America's fastest growing economies under Torrijos, thanks in part to commerce through the Panama Canal and booming construction. In five years in power, the Torrijos...

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...has been declining significantly. Mr Martinelli, who is set to take office on 1 July, will also oversee the expansion of the canal approved and set in motion by the current President Martin Torrijos. Honeymoon But the BBC's Will Grant,...

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