Gamer Juan Pablo Barceló has filed a criminal complaint for defamation and slander against former presidential candidate for the Other Path Movement (MOCA), Ricardo Lombana. Barceló stated that although he believes the process "will not lead to anything" due to Lombana's "power," he decided to file the complaint nonetheless. The legal action arose after Barceló posted a random video, to which Lombana commented from his account: "I hope you're getting paid well for it." In Barceló's opinion, Lombana "has become an arrogant, power-hungry person." He recalled that in 2019, when no one knew Lombana, he "put himself out there," endured insults, and received no payment for his comments. "He has to learn to respect, because he thinks he's the only person in this country who can be in opposition and that everything he says is true," he affirmed. "How sad to live off money for telling lies, and on top of that, with vulgarities." He added that in Panama, an environment has been created where if you say something for or against a situation, it's because you are being paid for it.
Gamer Sues Politician for Defamation in Panama
Panamanian gamer Juan Pablo Barceló filed a criminal complaint against politician Ricardo Lombana. The conflict arose from an insulting social media comment, where Barceló accused Lombana of arrogance and claiming that all opposition in the country is bought.
