In which country does this story take place?
Panama
Who was the winner of the election?
Ricardo Martinelli
What was his prior job?
minister and chairman of the board of directors of the Panama Canal Authority
Was he born rich?
no
Were his parents Panamanian?
no
Where were they from?
Italy
Were they any foreign politicians at the ceremony?
yes
Who?
Jose Manuel Zelaya
Where is he from?
Honduras
Who performed the ceremony?
Jose Luis Varela
What did he say the people of Panama want?
things to be done differently
What did Varela place on the new president?
the presidential sash
Who did Martinelli win against?
a candidate from the ruling center-left party.
Who was the previous president?
Martin Torrijos
What issue did he have problems with during his presidency?
Public safety
Will Martinelli increase the budget?
no
What countries does he plan on working together with?
Mexico and Colombia
What will they fight against?
drug trafficking
Did the new president give a speech?
yes
What country was he educated in?
The U.S.