Former President Ricardo Martinelli has returned to social media with a message full of accusations directed at old adversaries, who, he claims, continue to operate from the shadows. In his post, Martinelli attacks what he calls an 'extortionist newspaper,' accusing it of being run by 'two mischievous little brothers' who, in his words, were engaged in money laundering in collusion with digital platforms and figures he identifies as local bribery bosses. The former head of state asserts that this publication, with a daily circulation he estimates at 2,000 free copies, does not sustain itself, but is being financed by a former collaborator of his, with the aim of continuing to publish what he describes as 'splashes,' slander, and insults against his person and against the country. Martinelli claims that behind this financing are resentful individuals, whom he qualifies as 'wannabees,' accusing them of wanting to destroy a country that, in his view, no longer pays attention to them. The message, written in his direct and unfiltered style, does not directly mention names, but leaves some clues.
