The Economist weighs in on the OECD issue in a "fair and balanced" way, pointing out the main issues and the argument Panama puts forth in order to maintain its sovereignty.
Key excerpt: Mr Martinelli cannot be seen as buckling to foreign pressure if he is to maintain his popularity. “Unlike Caribbean islands, Panama has a real economy, which makes negotiating treaties more complicated,” says Dulcidio de la Guardia, the vice-minister of finance. “Panama wants to be a responsible member of the international community. But it will always take care of its interests.”
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