To my EX-PAT compadres in MEXICO keep your head on a swivel and stay low key

“JB”- I have some very valuable and respected peeps in Mexico and just wishing the BEST for them at the moment.  Maybe TRUMP can keep rounding up their family members at work in US to make things even harder for them. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgml2djwwvno Driving into Mexico’s western city of Guadalajara, the evidence of Sunday’s terrifying cartel…

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Prince “Don’t Sweat”, “Don’t Recall”, “Wasn’t Close Friends”- released quickly but still is on FIRE

“JB” – You don’t go to Disney World to NOT ride the rides, ……and you don’t go to Kiddie F- – K Island to ang out by the pool!!!!!   Rotten Piece of Elitist Shit. Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles III, was released under investigation by British police almost 11 hours after his…

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The Dog and Pony show over the CANAL will be talk of 2026

PS:  Sra.Palm-  Please do NOT forget the powder keg you have in Bocas at “RED FROG”-  the people deserve to know.  https://www.prensa.com/economia/del-foro-de-davos-a-la-ocupacion-temporal-la-ruta-que-llevo-a-la-intervencion-de-balboa-y-cristobal/ Panama assumes control of the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal following a Supreme Court rulingThe ruling against the PPC contract is now final; the port concession has been officially terminated. José Raúl Mulino arrived…

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Expansion of boundaries of DARIEN have been officially updated

https://newsroompanama.com/2026/02/16/panama-updates-boundaries-of-darien-national-park/ The Ministry of Environment of Panama reported that the boundaries of the Darién National Park were officially updated. The measure was adopted under the administration of President José Raúl Mulino and the management of the Minister of the Environment, Juan Carlos Navarro, culminating a public consultation process that lasted for more than a decade….

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TRUMP pushing Rubio into the fray to disrupt Chinese influence on Canal

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-04/panama-said-to-mull-canceling-port-deal-with-hong-kong-firm?embedded-checkout=true “JB”-  I’m seriously realizing I have BEEN ALL OVER shit related to PANAMA waaaayyyyyyyyy before the other mass media outlets. Being here makes a difference. I’m stepping up in 2026 to try to keep EX-PATS in tune with what is happening.   My issue is the EX-PATS already here ( RFB ) …….that are NOT…

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MASSIVE infrastructure push on schedule for MARCH 25th bid. ( eyes on ODEBRECHT )

https://www.prensa.com/economia/nuevas-rampas-carriles-y-accesos-asi-sera-la-ampliacion-del-corredor-sur-que-licitara-ena/ Companies interested in participating in the prequalification process for the expansion of the Southern Corridor will have until March 25, between 9:00 am and 11:00 am, to submit their proposals at the offices of the National Highway Company (ENA), located on Vía Israel, ENA building, San Francisco district The call corresponds to Prequalification Process…

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Agriculture and ECO-tourism being expanded. # CACAO70 mi amigos y amigas

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/panama-oeste-impulsa-el-agroturismo-con-15-fincas-sostenibles-acreditada-DC20000535 Now this process serves as an engine for the districts’ economy, by consuming local inputs and promoting the conservation of the regional ecosystem  Tourism in Panama reaches $5.981 billion with a growth of 7.6% until November 2025  The CAF Forum raised Panama’s hotel occupancy to 85% and confirmed its return in 2027.  Retirees and…

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PANAMA looking to tighten up Ex-Pat benefits from the EU side

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/panama-sigue-en-lista-de-la-ue-la-territorialidad-es-el-punto-de-discusion-clave-CC20000354 Panama will remain on the European Union’s list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. One of the key points of discussion is territoriality, a pillar of the Panamanian economic model that only taxes individuals on income generated within the country. On Monday, February 16, the EFE news agency , citing “diplomatic sources,” reported that Panama would…

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Carnaval ( like any large event ) has the ugly side as well

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/carnavales-2026-deja-10776-personas-atendidas-en-hospitales-y-centros-de-salud-GC20001263 According to the official report, 907 cases of trauma, 24 burns, 64 food poisonings, and 59 vehicle accidents were reported, in addition to five deaths recorded during this period. In terms of emergencies, the Ministry of Health carried out 630 medical transfers: 268 by land, 2 by water, 5 by air, 270 inter-hospital and…

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