Who was inaugurated as President on Wednesday?
Ricardo Martinelli
What country did he become president of?
Panama
When?
Wednesday
What is he the owner of?
a supermarket chain
Who swore him in?
Jose Luis Varela
What did he promise in his first speech?
a smaller government budget but raises for public workers
What will be a priority?
Public safety,
Who will he work with to combat drug trafficking?
Mexico and Colombia
How old is he?
57
Where did he receive his education?
U.S.-educated
What do the citizens of Panama want?
things to be done differently
What chain is he chairman of?
Super 99
Who is he the son of?
Italian immigrants,
What has he previously served as?
minister and chairman of the board of directors of the Panama Canal Authority
Did he hold any other positions?
Yes
What was that?
director of social security for Panama
Was anyone important at the inauguration?
Yes
Who was it?
Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya
Is he conservative or liberal?
conservative