Panama’s Police chief re-instated with 21 years back pay

The director of Panama’s National Police (PN) is about to get a windfall  back pay of $123,000 and the rank of lieutenant.

Security Minister, Jose R. Mulino, confirmed Saturday that he has ordered  the reinstatement ofGustavo Perez, with the rank of lieutenant, to the National Police, and payment of wages for 21 years. 

Perez was discharged from the PN on March 22, 1990 by a disciplinary board after the events of December 20, 1989. He was accused of kidnapping American civilians at the Marriot Hotel.

"Mulino said he had issued the authorization a few weeks ago under a court order."

Payment of  Perez wages is estimated at $123 000: 21 years' salary of a lieutenant ($490 per month).