The Superior Prosecutor Specialized in Crimes of Illicit Association, Sofía Carreño, detailed on the morning of this Monday, July 31, that the “Jalisco” operation was designed to dismantle the gang known as “G4” or “Real Gánster For Life (RGFL)”, in the sector of Nuevo México, Sabanitas, province of Colón. Carreño …

The recent internal elections of Cambio Democrático (CD) further clear the panorama regarding the electoral offer for 2024. With 52% of the votes, the president of CD, Rómulo Roux, prevailed over his rival, deputy Yanibel Ábrego, who obtained 46%. This represents a new victory over former President Ricardo Martinelli, who was …

The Embassy of the United States in Panama published on the morning of this Thursday, July 27, a new video with testimonies from irregular migrants, who narrate the dangers they experienced when crossing the Darien jungle. This video is part of his campaign, which began at the end of Title …

The vice president of Panama thus referred to the trip that FATF will make next September to the Central American country The Vice President of Panama, José Gabriel Carrizo, was “sure” this Monday in Brussels that his country will be excluded from international lists that consider it a tax haven …

Interesting commentary: Give it a read before elections. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230704/saul-mendez-discurso-cortizo   After a year of the biggest social outbreak of the post-invasion era, the demands of popular organizations are still on the table. Saúl Méndez, general secretary of the Single Union of Construction and Similar Workers (Suntracs), said that the Executive …

At the opening ceremony of the “XLVII Meeting of Representatives and Working Groups of the Latin American Financial Action Group (Gafilat)” President Laurentino Cortizo reaffirmed Panama’s commitment to combat money laundering. Cortizo also reiterated Panama’s commitment to facilitate cooperation actions for international financial and fiscal transparency. The president welcomed the …

In performing our continual follow up to get to the center of all the shit that the victims of JOE HALEY and RED FROG are dealing with, we have moved onto the next phase. We already covered the actual condition of the property. HONESTLY it smells like SHIT! There is …

Picture fits it: A Red Frog Covered in PUKE. Greetings to the readers and visitors that we have been corresponding with me and the site over the years. PNO endeavors to be a source of informtaion and news that can educate those new Ex-Pats that arrive each year. However, we …

I mentioned to my loyal and regular group of readers both in the US and Panama, that I would be visiting Bocas del Toro. A group of (4) of us made the trip that culminated on Tuesday. However it became to be, I was thrust into this 5 years ago …

The Embassy of the United States announced on the afternoon of this Thursday, July 13, the designation of former Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela as ineligible, in general, to enter the United States. The diplomatic delegation distributed a statement from the State Department, in which it details the reasons for …

The actors in the distribution of decentralization money in the 2014-2019 five-year period came out to defend themselves. The $994 million were transferred in a “transparent and lawful” manner, each one raised separately. Former President of the Republic Juan Carlos Varela defended the management. He did so in a message posted …

Authorities seized 1,632 drug packages throughout the country During the last 72 hours, the Security forces apprehended 630 people and seized 1,632 drug packages throughout the country.  Operation Beta  was developed at a national level; among the apprehensions: 325 were for trades, 209 for administrative offenses, 55 for flagrante delicto, 33 for …

Landing in the Cayman Islands around noon, arriving at the hotel, checking in and enjoying a cocktail made with traditional local rum. Appreciate the sunset in front of the sea and then taste a delicious dinner. This is how the Minister of Tourism and Ports of the Cayman Islands, Kenneth Bryan, describes …

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/230710/puerto-logistica-verde-david-chiriqui Green logistics is part of Puerto Barú, as stated by its Project Manager, Nicolás Posada. With multiple environmental advantages and rigorous monitoring, Puerto Barú is 100% committed to sustainable development in the Gulf of Chiriquí according to those who are in charge of this project. “This is a project with …

The deputy and presidential candidate for Cambio Democrático (CD), Yanibel Ábrego, arrived accompanied by Ricardo Martinelli, presidential candidate for Realizando Metas (RM), to exercise her right to vote at the Federico Boyd bilingual school, in Capira, in the primary elections of that political group, to choose their electoral offer for …

The presidential candidate of Cambio Democrático (CD), Rómulo Roux, assured this Monday, July 10, that he, as president of the Board of Directors of his collective, will not authorize deputy Yanibel Ábrego to run for a popularly elected position for another party. . Roux made it clear that he will …

Right up there with Phillipines and Vietnam and Thailand, ….you do NOT want to get arrested in Panama. Long known for deplorable conditions, they are now sitting at over 50% in overpopulation. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/221121/230526-221120-tumba-vivos-calabozo-penitenciaria The prisoners sleep in makeshift hammocks and mats, due to a lack of beds. ceded “Whoever does not …

US President Joe Biden will begin a four-day tour of Europe this Sunday that will include the NATO summit in Lithuania, visits to the United Kingdom and Finland, as well as endless meetings with leaders from around the world. However, the person who will monopolize Biden’s attention will be someone …

At least 35 people who were part of the Movimiento Liberal República Nacionalista (Molirena) party, specifically from Jaime Ford Lara’s faction, joined the Realizando Metas (RM) party, and announced their support for Ricardo Martinelli’s presidential candidacy. In a symbolic act, the now adherents of Realizando Metas, announced that together with …

Promoting commercial capacities, tourism and general well-being gives meaning to this mining activity that places the human being as the central axis Their lands are their greatest treasure, they give them life and also sustenance. Getting up every morning, drinking their own coffee, ‘La Ceiba’, and working on their farm to …

Let me start by saying I am generally and have been a fan of Zulay in the foray of Panama politics. I view her as a disruptor to the status quo and that is a good thing, But as she has announced her plans for free application for the Presidency, …

Made the decision before the 4th of July, feeling particularly Patriotic. I want to do some patriotic observance for my adopted country of Panama. A group of 4 will be going to see the new developments down there and check in on some of the “OLD” ones. Making the drive …

The VerdeAzul Hotels chain reaffirmed with its participation in Fiexpo Latin America 2023, which was held at the Panama Convention Center from June 19 to 22, its interest in the meetings and congresses industry in Panama. Fiexpo is a key event that brings together exhibitors and buyers from the meetings …

Quite frankly,,,,,I’m tired of it. While major publications are speaking of the emerging interest from REAL groups, `there remains the 20 YEAR stain left on Bocas del Toro and the victims that purchased at RED FROG by Joe Haley et al.  And somehow, 5 years ago I let myself get …

The political career of former president Ricardo Martinelli has become difficult since he announced his presidential aspirations for the party he founded, Realizando Metas (RM), and it has become more acute after his victory in the last presidential primary elections of the group. His warning: “They are going to have …

OP ED: “JB” Some of the most important banking Institutions in Panama were involved in a transaction!   They were a group of well funded and established Panamanian banks also included was Ex President Ricardo Martinelli who also participated as an “investor”.  The case involves the purchase of the long standing …

Operation Hope met its objective on June 9 of this year to find alive Lesly (13), Soleiny (9), Tien Noriel (4), and Cristin Neryman (1), four indigenous children who were lost in the jungle de Guaviare after his plane crashed and 3 adults lost their lives, including his mother. The …

“Our goal is to traverse what is probably the most infamous jungle in the world.” The thousands of migrants who cross the Darién Gap, which separates Colombia from Panama, could say it, but the phrase is an offer made by a German luxury adventure tourism company.Two weeks through this dense …

Russian government troops withdrew from the streets of Moscow and people flocked to parks and cafes Sunday following a short-lived revolt by mercenary forces that weakened President Vladimir Putin and raised questions about his ability to wage war in Ukraine. The march on the capital by Wagner troops led by Yevgeny Prigozhin …

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) detailed the afternoon of this Tuesday, June 20, that more than 20 companies participated in the approval meeting with a view to obtaining one of the seven licenses for the manufacture of medicinal cannabis derivatives . Elvia Lau, national director of Pharmacy and Drugs of the Minsa, …