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EX-PATS and VISITORS. MEXICO FAILS HARD in comparison to PANAMA for MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“JB” Op ED: As I have become more familiar with what my new parnters at “SHRM” do for the incoming residents of PANAMA on the EAST COAST, amd MEXICO on the WEST COAST, a LARGE FACTOR has been brought to LIGHT. MEDICAL TOURISM and ONGOING MEDICAL FOR RETIREES The access to BOTH elective procedures as…

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Hey Ex-Pats/Chat Groups/Social Media Forums??? Dig a Little Deeper. “JB Rant”

Op Ed: James “JB” Bryson- Happy Day visitors and regulars- Over the years, I have joined MANY a online forum to keep my finger on the pulse of what the residents here are yapping about. I do enough TALKING of my own, so this exercise grants me the time to READ what YOU are thinking….

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BIG changes, BIG improvements as PANAMA NOW ONLINE is stepping UP OUR GAME.

An Open Editorial from James “JB” Bryson- Hola y Bienvenidos to all PANAMA NOW ONLINE visitors and readers since 2016. When my wife and I came from Illinois to settle in Panama, there were many back home that thought the transition was going to be too much. That Arizona, or Florida (where my daughter resides…

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CITIZENS & EX-PAT HUMAN INTEREST
An “Active” Dialogue is always encouraged. FB activity is valuable. Ex-Pats: DON’T ALLOW THESE PANAMANIAN CORRUPT pricks to make “US” seem like the problem!!

NOTICED on FACEBOOK. Let’s all dig into this please! “Updated Informational Pulse: Wizard Beach, Isla Bastimentos – Land Dispute News (as of late June 2026)Recent Development (Main News)Local Representative Ashbur Dixon (Corregimiento de Bastimentos) publicly denounced irregularities involving land titles along Playa Wizard. According to reports covered by Pulso Informativo Bocas and local media: This…

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Emergency responders outside a hospital construction area in Azuero after a controlled incident.
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Anita Moreno Hospital Explosion Injures Three Workers During Technical Tests

Jbryson PNO3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Health authorities said three construction-company workers were injured during technical testing at the Anita Moreno Regional Hospital project in Azuero.

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A pediatric hospital corridor prepared for respiratory care during rainy season.
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Respiratory Virus Deaths Among Young Children Raise Alarm in Panama

Jbryson PNO3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

Metro Libre reported 13 deaths among children from respiratory syncytial virus in 2026, while health officials urged maternal vaccination and urgent care for warning signs.

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Crews preparing a pedestrian walkway structure for Metro Line 3 near Burunga.
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Burunga Metro Station Work to Bring Weekend Pan-American Highway Detours

Jbryson PNO3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Metro Line 3 crews will install the first section of the Burunga pedestrian walkway from Saturday night through Sunday, requiring temporary traffic changes.

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An overgrown pedestrian path near a lake in Panama Norte.
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Cinta Nortena Users Warn of Overgrowth, Missing Lights and Safety Risks

Jbryson PNO3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Residents in Panama Norte say sections of the Cinta Nortena have deteriorated, with overgrown vegetation, missing lighting and reduced safety for walkers.

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Investigators reviewing generic financial records in a tax fraud probe.
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DGI Fraud Probe Adds Defendant in Alleged e-Tax Money Laundering Scheme

Jbryson PNO3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

Prosecutors say the alleged network diverted about $40 million by manipulating the e-Tax 2.0 platform between 2024 and 2025.

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Taxi vehicles gathered near a transit authority office in Veraguas.
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Veraguas Taxi Groups Press ATTT Over Digital Transport Platforms

Jbryson PNO3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

Four taxi organizations in Veraguas delivered petitions to the ATTT, saying digital platforms should face comparable rules to traditional selective transport.

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A quiet maternal health room prepared for breastfeeding support in Panama.
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MINSA Says Only 28 Percent of Panamanian Mothers Maintain Exclusive Breastfeeding

Jbryson PNO3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Panama opened World Breastfeeding Week with health officials calling for stronger support, more workplace lactation rooms and expanded human milk banks.

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Supreme Court Opens Path for Seniority Bonus Claims by Deputies and Top Officials

Jbryson PNO3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

A Supreme Court ruling struck down most restrictions that barred deputies, ministers and other senior officials from claiming Panama seniority bonus.

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Insurance paperwork and a car key on a desk beside a vehicle service area.
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Auto Insurance Claims Hit 70 Percent in Panama First Half

Jbryson PNO3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

Panama insurers reported $183.7 million in auto premiums and $128.5 million in claims during the first half, keeping the segment under cost pressure.

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Martin Torrijos Calls for Review of Panama Electric Concessions

Jbryson PNO3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Former president Martin Torrijos said Panama should review electric concessions before they expire in 2028 and questioned the growth of public spending.

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About PNO

My Ten Year Anniversary: Reflections on Professional Growth and Lessons Learned

Welcome to PANAMA NOW ONLINE.
To mark our "10th" YEAR of being a LOUD, CONSISTENT, and RELIABLE source of News, Culture, and Insight for PANAMANIAN EX-PATS, we have expanded our presence considerably.
What started as a "S- - - -Y little blog" as stated by some local fraudsters, has become even more relevant during the past decade.

Our mission is CLEAR. Through trial and error as well as establishing a network of reliable sources, we seek to be THE SOURCE for Due Diligence, Planning, and Up to Date News for INCOMING EX-PATS as well as those already present here.

PANAMA is beautiful, cost effective, filled with culture, and very close in proximity to the UNITED STATES and CANADA. We are consistently listed as one of the most desirable locales on the planet for RETIREMENT options.

However, this opportunity is also ripe with LANDMINES and COMMON MISTAKES that can lead to headaches and financial loss beyond imagination.
PNO- aims to be the guide and shepherd to assist our readers, visitors, and contributors through the issues we have seen occur in time and time again.

We encourage EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS via the site through ( jb@panamanowonline.com ) or via our Instagram Imágenes transparentes PNG, imágenes, fotos INSTAGRAM platform at
"jbpno2026" as a means to open up a myriad of topics for all to comment on.

Thank you for visiting THEN, NOW, and in the FUTURE.

Saludos y Hasta la Proxima Vez
"JB"

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