Year: 2026
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
RIP- Robert Duvall AKA Tom Hagen. All the best my “Kraut Mick Friend”. Godspeed
Robert Duvall, acclaimed actor of iconic films such as Apocalypse Now and The Godfather , died on the night of Sunday, February 15, at the age of 95 at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, surrounded by his family, his widow, Luciana Duvall, reported on Monday, February 16. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/vida-y-cultura/muere-robert-duvall-el-aclamado-actor-de-apocalyse-now-y-el-padrino-a-los-95-anos-HI19997202 “ Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, dear friend, and…
PNO’ers: I’m not a “complete” asshole. I have told you about CK HUTCHISON for YEARS
https://gbm.com/media/noticia/ck-hutchison-advierte-de-acciones-legales-si-maersk-toma-el-control-de-terminales-en-panama/ Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison 0001.HK announced on Thursday that it notified Panama of a dispute under the investment protection treaty after AP Moller–Maersk MAERSKb.CO expressed its willingness to temporarily take over the management of the Balboa and Cristóbal terminals. The move comes after Panama’s Supreme Court annulled key port contracts in late January for Panama Ports Company SA…
Lawyers trying to make it “cozy” for Gaby. PUSSY?
https://www.ecotvpanama.com/nacionales/defensa-carrizo-califica-extrema-la-medida-arresto-domiciliario-n6069743 Former Panamanian Vice President José Gabriel “Gaby” Carrizo was transferred this Thursday morning to Plaza Fortuna , where he is appearing before the Superior Court of Appeals as part of the process against him for alleged illicit enrichment . The appeal hearing, scheduled for this Thursday, February 12 ,( TODAY ) seeks to review…