A statement by the Presidency of Panama reads:

The President Ricardo Martinelli was on hand to inaugurate the new Dell building on Wednesday with an investment of more than $13 million as part of its expansion of operations in our country.

"I want to congratulate Dell for these new facilities and for its 10 years in Panama, whose contribution to the Panamanian economy has been significant", said the president.

Martinelli said that these transactions will increase the team of associates in Panama, representing a significant contribution to the country. Currently 2,800 people work for this company.

From Panama, Dell operates more than 40 business units serving customers from Canada to Argentina, including Caribbean countries.

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