Tragic bus crash carries mostly ECUADORIANS
The National Migration Service revealed, this Thursday, the nationalities of the migrants who were traveling on the 5B-54 bus, which had an accident early yesterday morning in Gualaca, Chiriquí province.Of the 66 migrants, 22 were Ecuadorians, 16 Haitians and 11 Venezuelans, being the three nationalities that travel the most on …
33% of Panama residents don’t consider them Panamanian
The comptroller of the Republic of Panama, Gerardo Solís, stated during a press conference that so far, so far in the Population and Housing Census, in the first 36 days of its execution, 3,231,764 people have been registered in 1,370,493 homes, that is to say, 92% of those foreseen.In turn, …
Trash and Garbage continue to be blight on Panama
Various stores, inns, informal stalls and other types of shops mark the route that begins in the 5 de Mayo square and ends in the Santa Ana park.Between Avenida B and the popular street known as Salsipuedes (13th Street), is La Peatonal de la Avenida Central, which since its creation …
If Cortizo and Carrizo are so great,,,,,look at this stat!!!!
AS MR.SCAM ANNOUNCED HIS PRESIDENTIAL RUN YESTERDAY I HOPE HE REALIZES PANAMA AS A WHOLE. NOT JUST HOB NOBBING AND RUBBING ELBOWS WITH DIPLOMATS WORKING ON THE NEXT SCAM DEAL. PANAMA IS A NATION OF THE PEOPLE THAT HOLDS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN LATIN AMERICA. ALONG WITH COSTA RICA, HE …
Is Political dialogue pushing Panama to be even more divided?
I have another reflection, and it is about the content of the dialogue. About the dialogue! The Panamanian crisis is not only political. The Panamanian crisis is economic, it is social, it is comprehensive, moral, it is a total crisis. All sectors of Panamanian society are affected by the crisis. Some more, some less, but …
Mexican singer and sex symbol the new “EPSTEIN” case?????????
They file a lawsuit in a Los Angeles court against producer Sergio Andrade. And as an accomplice they point to Gloria Trevi The Mexican singer Gloria Trevi (54 years old) once again faces a civil lawsuit for abuse of adolescents and girls, in an open process in the United States. …
Anton rivers and beaches moratorium lifted for public use.
The Mayor’s Office of Antón published a decree that annulled the resolution that regulated the use of beaches, rivers and spas in the district, reported the Panama Tourism. The Mayor’s Office of Antón published a decree that annulled the resolution that regulated the use of beaches, rivers and spas in …
What to look ahead for………………………
The political, economic and judicial aspects will undoubtedly mark the country’s agenda this year. The political parties must carry out their primaries to define their electoral offer for 2024 and today, a year and a half after the general elections on May 5, and in the midst of internal struggles …
30th Anniversary: DARK DAY of PANAMA and US HISTORY (video)
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/221220/video-memoria-justicia-33-an-invasio-n
ASK JOYCE: Stay tuned for many Ex-Pat and Baby Boomer events
Be sure to check in from time to time to see the many events and excursions that Joyce from BLASTBOOMER has going on in Panama. (click on images to enlarge)
HUMAN RIGHTS ignited at issues in Panama, as well as other Latin American countries.
PANAMA prison system is known to the world as being one of the worst. Three hundred and ninety nine tongues of men begging to be taken out of the cell in the heat of the night awaited Felipe and the police. The officers ignored the call. Four walls, one door, and …
Have to post. This actually just occurred to me.
Perhaps, being an ex-pat and living here has made me obtuse over the years to something that is very clear. Panamanians as a WHOLE, do not speak English very well. (if at all). We have travelled to Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic to name a few. All have in general …
Added speciates to CVITERS program as conservations takes centerholf.
The CITES extreme control of the trade of sharks, rays and frogs The 19th CITES World Conference on Wildlife concluded yesterday in Panama with the ratification of protecting 54 species of sharks, rays and the glass frog ByEFE Servicesonline@laestrella.com.pa Updated 11/26/2022 00:00Created 11/26/2022 00:00 The 19th World Conference on Wildlife …
This guy “gets it”, and there is a pathway to a solution. I would love an audience with him.
Migration flows have accompanied Panama since long before the colonial period and have been fundamental in the current sociocultural and economic construction of the country. Despite this weight in society, the Panamanian State has not had –and does not have– a coherent integration policy for migrants arriving in the country, …
Gain education on the archeological history of PANAMA.
The Archeology Laboratory of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), in Amador, houses human and animal skeletal remains that have been found over several decades in different scientific excavations in Panama. Dr. Nicole Smith-Guzmán was recently appointed curator of the Archeology Laboratory and is organizing the vast collection. Her goal is …
PANAMA- much like the world, needs a REAL policy on immigration problems.
Migration flows have accompanied Panama since long before the colonial period and have been fundamental in the current sociocultural and economic construction of the country. Despite this weight in society, the Panamanian State has not had –and does not have– a coherent integration policy for migrants arriving in the country, …
Some other living options in East Panama.
Panama East has more and more options to live. It is an ideal area for those families who want to buy their first home, since there is something for all tastes and budgets. Many consider it an area far from the city, however, due to the urbanization that continues to grow, you will …
Much like the US, homeless and poverty is visible and needs to be dealt with.
Panama has presented a growth like no region in Latin America (15% per year) according to World Bank statistics. However, despite this indicator, Panamanian wealth has remained in macroeconomic numbers and in very few hands. This makes it the third most unequal country in Latin America, also known as the least equal …
One of the worlds great festivals starts tomorrow “Dio de los Muertos” in Mexico.
For all of my Ex-Pat friends in Mexico. Enjoy the festivities. By Kristina Puga What is El Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” as it’s now known in the U.S.? Despite the white faces and the skulls, it’s not meant to be a spooky holiday and it’s not Halloween. …
More of the same. Read about Darien and what Maduro is doing.
Panama reported this Friday “a drastic decrease in the flow of irregular migrants, mainly Venezuelans,” who arrive in the country through the Darién jungle, the border with Colombia, through which 208,866 people have entered so far this year, an unprecedented figure. “In the last three days, only 2,292 people have …
Face it Ex-Pats and Citizens: IMMIGRATION is the problem of 2022
Highly dangerous Darien is at the front lines. The stories coming out of this area are quite chilling. The Panamanian Foreign Ministry announced this Sunday that it has called a meeting for next Tuesday with the migration authorities of Colombia and Costa Rica, to which the United States is invited, …
As stated in the three other posts……..they end up in Mexico.
Register 387,541 orders from 2013 to date The Mexican government said Thursday that it is the third country in the world that receives the most refugee applications, registering 387,541 requests from 2013 to date and of which 330,960 correspond to the Administration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who began …
US firmly behind Guaido among the chaos of the immigration issue. THIS affects PANAMA.
During this storm in Venezuela, US remains in strong support of Guaido. The U.S. government has clarified that it recognizes opposition leader Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s “interim president” and is collaborating with him to “restore democracy,” in response to speculation about a potential imminent end to key support for …
So what was Nito’s meeting with US about Venezuela??? “Turn them back Home!!!”
US and Panama face same problem. Reminds me of the Cuban expulsion into Miami into the 80’s. Not that these people are all criminals, in that Maduro shows absolutely no care for his people. US and Panama greatly affected. This just a year after the so called “Mexico Migration”. And …
Panama is like the “Texas” and “California” of immigration.
It is obvious that it is the function of the government to maintain public order throughout the national territory. For the fulfillment of this obligation, the existing laws determine which are the entities responsible for the preservation of the legal system of the Panamanian State. In a community that only registers …
As mentioned earlier Abrego with help of Martinelii plan on kneecapping “Dracula”
He appeared with former President Ricardo Martinelli at a political event in Capira The politics are getting more and more intense. Deputy Yanibel Ábrego seeks to dethrone the president of the Cambio Democrático (CD) party, Rómulo Roux. He appeared with former President Ricardo Martinelli at a political event in Capira. He met …
Ricardo already at work with strengthening Abrego
The former president of the Republic and president of the group Realizing Goals, Ricardo Martinelli, was in the district of Capira. Martinelli accompanied the deputy for Democratic Change Yanibel Ábrego in a gathering with bases from her collective. CD deputies, the district mayor and representatives participated in the gathering. Martinelli, in …
Vulnerable PANAMANIAN species added to illegal poaching concern
Case of crime against wildlife of male Pavón in Tortí is clarified COURTESY MYENVIRONMENTThe male Curassow species while being captured. (Illustrative) Thursday, September 29, 2022 – 6:50 a.m. Ireland Sotillo irlanda.sotillo@elsiglo.com.pa MiAmbiente sends explanatory note about viral video about illegal hunting of the bird known as “Pavón macho”. The Ministry of …
Lots of “Good News”. then why do things feel like a shit show?
https://elsiglo-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/secretaria-energia-siemens-energy-unen-para-impulsar-proyecto-hidrogeno-verde-panama/24210494?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sch=http They signed a memorandum of understanding, this Thursday, September 29, at the eighth meeting of the National Energy Transition Council The National Energy Secretariat (SNE) and Siemens Energy signed a memorandum of understanding classified as “historic”, with the purpose of promoting the Green Hydrogen initiative in Panama. The signing …
PNO BOLO Alert: Children still missing and abducted as human trafficking in unpopulated areas rises.
https://elsiglo-com-pa.translate.goog/cronica-roja/pistas-sobre-aderlyn-cumple-17-dias-desaparecida/24210473?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sch=http They investigate. Today marks 17 days since little Aderlyn Mailenis Llerena Saldaña, 9 years old, disappeared. They investigate. Today marks 17 days since little Aderlyn Mailenis Llerena Saldaña, 9 years old, disappeared. Yesterday the Minister of Security Juan Manuel Pino referred to this fact and when asked if the disappearance is …