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Panama: President Martinelli Partially Vetoes Copyright Bill 510

Categories: Latin America, Panama, Freedom of Speech, Governance, Law, Technology

Panamanian newspaper La Prensa reports [1] [es] that President Ricardo Martinelli has partially vetoed the controversial copyright bill 510. [2] According to La Prensa's report, the National Assembly approved the changes sent by President Martinelli on October 5.

Chris Fawcett (@ChrisFaw [3]) [es], who has been following the bill closely, tweets:

@ChrisFaw [4] [es]: We asked for a partial veto, we got a partial veto. Now, BEWARE: only 1 of the 5 articles has been modified! There's more to go! #Ley510 [5] #Panama [6]