On Thursday, the President will welcome Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli to the White House.

WHITEHOUSE: Aboard Air Force One En Route Washington, D.C.

He also thanked Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli for his country's help in the arrest in the capital, Panama City.

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President Ricardo Martinelli asked Panamanians "to save energy because the lack of rain is really causing havoc with our electricity system".

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