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Panama’s president Ricardo Martinelli has been in the news recently with interviews on Fox and a recent article in Time magazine where he is portrayed as a strong leader who runs the country like he runs his company Super 99, one of Panama’s leading grocery store chains. \u00a0This article that I read is another testament to why Panama is doing so well, thanks in part to the man in charge.<\/p>\n

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Source: americaeconomia.com<\/em>
\n<\/em>Monday, November 15, 2010<\/em><\/p>\n

“We do make decisions. That’s the difference between corporate governance and political government. If we are wrong, perfect, we go back and go again. “<\/strong><\/p>\n

Am\u00e9rica Econom\u00eda interviewed Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli, revealing the unique personality of the man who is leading a revolution in the country. \u00a0read more here…..<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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