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Panama's Former President Convicted Of Money Laundering Vows To Run For Election

FILE PHOTO - Panama's President Ricardo Martinelli smiles during a session at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. (Credit: Photo by: Reuters/Denis Balibouse)

Former President of Panama Ricardo Martinelli said he is willing to run for the upcoming presidential election despite his past conviction for money laundering.

The 71-year-old Martinelli was introduced as a candidate of the Realizing Goals Party during a rally that took place in Panama City over the weekend, where his supporters were seen holding blue and white flags and showing their support for the candidate.

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