Congratulations to Panama and its new president, Ricardo MartinelliWhile President Obama partners with Hugo Chavez and the Castro Brothers to destroy Honduran democracy, all is not bad news in the region. Despite what our state-run media tells you, Chavez is a bad guy, and many countries despise him.
On 1 July, The Republic of Panama will enjoy its fourth peaceful presidential transition since the overthrow of Noriega in 1989. I was there, but I didn't have anything to do with it. I did experience the pleasure of having a squad of Cubans dressed in Panama Army uniforms jam AKs in my face as I was trying to make my way down Avenida A. It took awhile to wind down from that one.
Anyway, Guillermo Endara , who beat Noriega's puppet, has been succeeded by an unbroken string of men and women from the old Noriega Party (PRD) as well as various opposition coalitions.
Today, Mr. Ricardo Martinelli, conservative businessman and philanthropist becomes Panama's next president. Sweetest of all, he beat Chavez favorite and former Dingbat Batallion veteran Balbina Herrera, 59%-36%. Panama is not Chavez country.
Congratulations again to Panama for their continued economic and political success! Let's hope Obama doesn't get involved and screw it up.
Herald Tribune - Panama
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