CHINA remains keen on imprinting influence in Latin America. Keep an eye on these slippery F–K’s

Varela’s BFF’s!!! https://indepthnews.net/the-chinese-investment-in-latin-america-is-changing/ BUENOS AIRES, Argentina | 17 August 2024 (IDN) — In the past decade, Chinese investment into Latin America has so often been characterised by large infrastructure projects: roads, railways, dams and ports, among others, frequently backed by state finance, and in many countries arriving under the banner of the Belt and Road Initiative. But in recent years, the…

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TOURISM OUTLOOK: 2025 Panama on the Upswing

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/panama-city-hotels-restaurants-nature-reserves   Like its namesake canal, Panama has historically served as a gateway to other ports of call throughout the Caribbean and South America. But in the last few years, the country’s capital city has emerged onto the global stage: Magnificent hotels are preserving the architecture of Casco Viejo, the colonial center. Restaurant openings are showcasing Panama’s diversity and culinary flair. And…

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Plans forming to deal with closing the DARIEN GAP

https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2024/08/15/a-bold-plan-to-close-the-deadly-darien-gap-unravels At a migrant shelter in the thick jungle of Colombia’s Darién region a restaurant advertises fried fish, pork chops and 5G internet. A sign in cheerful bubble letters points the way to the border with Panama. Yet just a 30-minute walk along the muddy, steep path from the restaurant, a razor-wire fence stretches between the trees….

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Minister of Public Security warns it’s not always the BIG drug seizures that damage PANAMA

Ábrego explained that gangs and criminal groups have changed their methods https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/ministro-abrego-alerta-sobre-el-incremento-del-microtrafico-en-el-pais-BY8247452# On Tuesday, August 13, the Minister of Public Security, Frank Ábrego, warned the country about the devastating impact of micro-trafficking on Panamanian society. Ábrego described this illegality as one of the “main scourges affecting humanity” today. According to Ábrego, street drug dealing “has…

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PANAMA recognizing what needs to be done MARINE wise going forward

It is everyone’s responsibility to PROTECT and NOT CONTRIBUTE to the pollution of what makes PANAMA special. https://www.newsroompanama.com/environment/panama-strengthens-international-efforts-to-combat-plastic-pollution   In order to address Panama’s participation in the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC), the Deputy Director of International Organizations and Conferences, Ricardo Pichel, accompanied by the Department of Environment…

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PANAMA celebrating for 13th “Golden Frog Festival”.,,,,,Very Cool. NOT “Red Frog Festival”,,,,,Very F—-D!

This festival (started yesterday) thankfully does NOT include, STEALING, BRIBES, LIES, INTIMIDATION, and BULLSHIT. #stopJH https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama-prepares-for-the-thirteenth-golden-frog-festival     Panama is preparing to celebrate the 13th Golden Frog Festival, which will take place from August 12 to 18 in various parts of the country.  This event, organized by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), seeks to…

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MULINO continues to show a set of “balls”. Joins Spain in openly challenging MADURO

https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/just-shut-up-and-publish-the-minutes-of-the-elections-in-venezuela-and-recognize-the-will-of-the-people-1 Nicolás Maduro’s recent statement that “whoever messes with Venezuela, dries up” is a desperate attempt to intimidate those who defend freedom and justice in the region. This warning, steeped in Caribbean superstition, where authoritarianism is mixed with Santeria and magical thinking, seeks to sow fear, but it will not find fertile ground in Panama. …

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OLYMPIANS home from PARIS today at TOCUMEN

https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/the-panama-olympians-return-from-paris-monday-at-tocumen-international-airport Atheyna and the Olympic delegation return to Panama Monday, August 12.  Arrival is scheduled at Tocumen International Airport for 5:45 p.m.  The arrival of the athletes who defended the Panama patriotic colors at the Paris 2024 Olympics is scheduled for Monday, at Tocumen International Airport, at 5:45 p.m. in a first group that will…

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Venezuelan OPPOSITION calls for World to unite against MADURO on the 17th

https://www.newsroompanama.com/world/venezuelan-opposition-calls-for-global-mobilization-august-17   Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called for new protests on Saturday August 17 amid allegations of electoral fraud, after leftist President Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner for a third term.  Very interesting information below as to how Maria has definitive proof that Maduro lost the election by falling into a trap…

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Panama Goes For Gold In Women’s Boxing On Saturday

https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/paris-olympics-boxing-qian-li-from-china-vs-atheyna-bylon-from-panama-saturday-for-the-gold-medal “Thank you, my Lord Jesus. Insist, persist and never give up.” This is part of the message shared on social media by Panamanian boxer Atheyna Bylon, after defeating Cindy Ngamba by decision yesterday, Thursday, thus qualifying for her first final in the Olympic Games in the 75 kilogram category.  “I love you, Panama. Every…

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