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Panamanian authorities investigate bombing attack on reporter’s home
A BOMB attack on the home of an investigative reporter in Panama is being investigated by authorities, it was reported yesterday. No-one was injured in the bombing, which targeted journalist Rolando R
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No-one was injured in the bombing, which targeted journalist Rolando Rodriguez on Saturday, according to newspaper La Prensa, which publishes his work.
“While this was an attack on my life and the lives of my family, I must say that it changes the rules of the game in Panama,” Mr Rodriguez said.
“Because now, we are all potentially exposed to this kind of thing.”
Mr Rodriguez has led or contributed to numerous investigations into alleged corruption and irregularities within Panama’s public service, judiciary and business sector.
La Prensa reported that the attack at his home came as he was preparing to publish a piece implicating former officials from the administration of conservative President Jose Raul Mulino, along with a government contractor.
The newspaper said that an individual arrived at Mr Rodriguez’s home by taxi around 2.30am, got out of the vehicle and threw an object toward the residence, triggering an explosion.
Mr Rodriguez was not in Panama City at the time and his wife managed to escape unharmed.
Mr Mulino condemned the attack on social media, saying the National Police in co-ordination with the Public Prosecutor’s Office were investigating and gathering evidence.
The National College of Journalists called for a rigorous and transparent investigation to identify those responsible.
Jorge Molina, president of media freedom group Corporacion La Prensa, said: “What happened in the early hours of the morning … is a matter that concerns the entire country.
“This goes beyond the press, it is an act of terrorism. That is a harsh term, especially given Panama’s history.”
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