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Lava Jato and Odebrecht cases in Panama
Two sons of former president Ricardo Martinelli were sentenced in the United States in 2022 to 36 months each, and a Panamanian money laundering trial including Ricardo Martinelli began in January 2026 and ended in February 2026, with the verdict still awaited in July 2026.22,23,31
Luis Enrique Martinelli LinaresSon of former Panamanian president Ricardo MartinelliEFE reported in January 2026 that he had already served prison time in the United States. He faced a second Odebrecht trial in Panama, which La Prensa reported to be at the evidence-admission stage in 2026.Ricardo Alberto Martinelli LinaresSon of former Panamanian president Ricardo MartinelliEFE reported in January 2026 that he had already served prison time in the United States. He faced a second Odebrecht trial in Panama, which La Prensa reported to be at the evidence-admission stage in 2026.Ricardo MartinelliFormer president of PanamaAs of 22 July 2026 Martinelli was a defendant in Panama's Odebrecht money laundering trial awaiting the verdict, and he had not been convicted in this case. EFE reported in January 2026 that he was living in Colombia under asylum.