(Prensa.com) Former dictator of Panama, Manuel Antonio Noriega, who is currently serving time in France following a conviction for money-laundering, could be brought to trial in Panama soon for the death of opposition leader and trade unionist Heliodoro Portugal during the military regime (1968-1989). Prosecutor Sofanor Espinosa informed that they are awaiting … [Read more...]
House of Noriega to be auctioned
(prensa.com) The government has announced it will auction a house in Altos del Golf that belonged to former dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega. The house is located on an estate that is 3,245 square meters. The estimated value of the property is $2.56 million. The date of the auction will be April 11, and the deadline for registration is April 6. The announcement of the … [Read more...]
Panama has new request for the extradition of Noriega
(prensa.com) The Foreign Ministry said this evening that yesterday, March 14, 2011, the Supreme Court made another request for the extradition of Manuel Antonio Noriega to appear at trial for allegedly committing a crime against and personal life (murder), to the detriment of Heliodoro Portugal. The Panamanian Foreign Ministry, as central authority for matters of … [Read more...]