Panamanian elections draw international interest in regards to “environment” and “Darien” nightmare

  http://theguardian.com/global-development/2024/mar/21/panama-elections-environment-young-voters-corruption-prd-moca–politics Buoyed by forcing the closure of a vast copper mine, a new generation of eco-conscious candidates are taking on the ‘shameful and corrupt’ status quo in May’s general elections Supported by About this content Daniel Harkins in Panama City Share In October, seven months before Panama’s general election, thousands of young environmentalists marched…

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Massive fall from grace for one of most successful soccer players of recent memory

Former “Barcelona FC” star has earned well over 100 million Euros over career, unable to post bail. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/deportes/futbol/alves-dormira-otra-noche-en-prision-al-no-haber-depositado-el-millon-de-euros-de-fianza-NA6561087 The footballer’s defense continues trying to raise the sum for bail from his entourage, without being able to make it effective throughout this morning. The former FC Barcelona player Dani Alves will sleep another night in prison…

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300 million in LATAM do not have access to clean sewage and water

I hope this includes the group of people living in RFB……….. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/el-3-de-la-poblacion-en-latinoamerica-y-caribe-carece-de-acceso-al-agua-LB6560782 A total of 300 million people in cities do not have sewage systems In the Latin American and Caribbean region, 17 million people, 3% of the population, have limited basic access to water or consume it from unsuitable sources, while more than 160…

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Scientists look to past to try to save marine future in Panama

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/vida-y-cultura/descubriendo-el-pasado-marino-XF6557365 Researchers at STRI’s O’Dea Laboratory focus on marine paleontology to understand the history of the oceans and provide valuable information for conservation and public policy. The Punta Culebra Natural Center of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), located on the Amador Causeway, receives visitors and students from Panama and abroad. But few know that,…

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Torrijos brings up topic of “electricity” compliance as major election point

I wonder if the operation of a “business” that has been run for 20 years without the necessary concession to sell utility services will be looked at?  Or does Bocas del Toro not exist in this regard?  https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/torrijos-califica-como-un-desastre-el-servicio-de-energia-electrica-KF6557084   The candidate raised the urgent need to supply water to Panamanians and exploit the areas of…

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Things are BAD when Ortega administration in Nicaragua are being un-supportive

http://elsiglo.com.pa/panama/panama-nicaragua-enfrentados-martinelli/24247191 The government of Nicaragua alleges that the State of  Panama ‘has the obligation to provide’ all facilities ANSWER.  Panama and Nicaragua maintain a diplomatic dispute that has as its central axis the political asylum granted to former president Ricardo Martinelli. Through a note from the government of Daniel Ortega, the Panamanian government is accused of “not contributing to…

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Justice for Ohio infant left alone to die for 7 days. Life sentence, no PAROLE

http://elsiglo.com.pa/internacional/cadena-perpetua-para-madre-irse-vacaciones-dejo-sola-bebe-murio/24247162 The woman admitted that she left her daughter alone and without care inside the house from June 8 to 16, 2023  The mother of a 16-month-old baby, who died after being left alone for eight days in a home in Cleveland, Ohio, while she was on vacation on an island, was sentenced to life…

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History of the Panamanian Presidents, a story within itself

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/despues-de-la-silla-el-impacto-de-la-presidencia-en-sus-protagonistas-AX6451570 The presidency of the Republic of Panama is a position of great responsibility, which can cause health problems. What did the country’s presidents look like before and after leaving office? Since the invasion of the United States, Panama has had seven presidents, who, despite being elected for a five-year period, have so many responsibilities that…

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Sins of the past keep following Martinelli, as his enemies continue to try to mute his influence

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/peticiones-a-brasil-complican-defensa-de-la-fiscalia-en-caso-odebrecht-BG6484892 The defense of former president Ricardo Martinelli filed an appeal before the Federal Court of Brazil to prohibit the testimony of key company executives and the evidence from box 2 in the November trial. The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office will be increasingly pressured not to depend on the evidence obtained as a result of…

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