Strikes a concern in the Bocas del Toro region.
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/03/19/chiriqui-and-bocas-del-toro-warn-of-the-impact-of-strikes-and-road-closures-discussed-march-21st/ Business people, farmers, and economists from Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro expressed their concern over calls for strikes and possible road closures that could affect the region’s economic stability. The unions warn that a situation similar to that of October and November 2023 would have serious consequences for production, …
Mulino wants to have a Mega Port in light of US issues over foreign port influence.
“What we want is precisely to move towards a port facility, a mega port facility,” said the president. Mulino reaffirms Panamanian sovereignty over the Canal, 25 years after its restoration. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/mulino-quiere-un-megapuerto-que-complemente-negocios-del-canal-de-panama-OE11266392#goog_rewarded Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino said Thursday, March 20, that he wants to build a megaport on the Pacific to complement …
RFB and OGI serving up a platter of SHIT “Three Ways”. Bocas peeps………..wake the “F” up!!!
Op Editorial “JB”- So I have been a relatively good boy all things considered according to my wife since we have returned. I have not been sooooooo pre-occupied with “JH” and his consistent string of bullshit and what OGI and the whole merry band of “Management” continue to do to …
CLEAR BREAKDOWN of Canal questions: Editorial
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/03/11/orlando-perez-retaking-the-canal-is-not-feasible-and-even-trumps-advisors-know-it/ Trump won’t let go of the Canal. Orlando Pérez, a political scientist and expert on the Panama-United States relationship, tries to explain the complex situation. Should Panama be worried about Trump and the Canal or is it just a show? Trump has always seen the treaties as a …
Dovetailing from yesterday: PANAMA badly addressing bay and plastic cleanup.
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/03/11/panama-implementing-a-city-wide-approach-to-plastic-pollution-prevention/ The Ocean Cleanup has taken another important step in its mission to rid the world’s oceans of plastic with the announcement of a partnership project in Central America to stop the flow of waste into the Bay of Panama. Under a strategic alliance with local partner and non-profit Marea Verde, …
Well “this” promise not delivered yet. War in Ukraine escalates after meeting debacle.
The action was directed mainly towards the Moscow region and the Kursk border region. Russia shot down 337 Ukrainian drones launched into its territory overnight, 91 of them in the Moscow region, the Defense Ministry said in a statement Tuesday. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/guerra-de-rusia-en-ucrania-se-inician-conversaciones-luego-del-mayor-ataque-con-drones-sobre-moscu-LJ11092009 This is the largest attack against Russian territory since …
Allocation of potable H20 remains an issue, for mainland and the outer islands.
The market study published by the National Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (IDAAN) on the PanamaCompra portal did not receive any proposals from the suppliers surveyed. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/idaan-sin-ofertas-para-distribuir-agua-en-cisternas-LB11100469 The IDAAN seeks to alleviate the lack of access to drinking water in communities in Bocas del Toro, Chiriquí, Colón, Herrera, Los Santos, …
Important project for ALL of Panama. Especially with TOURISM. BAY cleanup initiative.
Pollution from solid waste, especially plastics, represents a threat to biodiversity and environmental health. Marea Verde and The Ocean Cleanup have joined forces to launch the “Seven Basins” project, an initiative that seeks to significantly reduce the waste that reaches the Bay of Panama. https://panamanowonline.com/wp-admin/post-new.php https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/salvar-la-bahia-de-panama-la-mision-del-proyecto-siete-cuencas-MI11089849 The Bay of Panama , recognized as a …
What has always been the danger in PANAMA waters, being reminded of RIPCURRENTS and TIDE.
According to the entity, the tides will have a maximum height of 17.1 feet (5.18) meters Consider this an: EX-PAT ALERT https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/sinaproc-mantiene-aviso-de-prevencion-por-mareas-en-el-pacifico-AP10972211 The National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) maintains the prevention notice (surveillance and monitoring) for the maximum tides in the Panamanian Pacific, which began at 4:47 am on Saturday, …
Martinelli health faltering while detained in Embassy: Look at the F’d Up Hernia he posted.
https://havanatimes.org/news/panama-and-nicaragua-to-discuss-safe-conduct-for-martinelli/ HAVANA TIMES – The safe conduct will be discussed when the new Nicaraguan ambassador to Panama presents her credentials to the Foreign Ministry. On Thursday, January 30, Panamanian President Jose Mulino announced that he would begin discussions about granting a safe conduct pass to former president Ricardo Martinelli, who …
Mizrachi lays out plans for tomorrow, which will be a very interesting CARNIVAL 2025.
Mizrachi offered details of the reasons why he will stay in Panama City https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/los-planes-del-alcalde-mayer-mizrachi-para-el-carnaval-de-panama-FI10900588?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Carnival is just around the corner and Panamanians are organizing themselves to travel to the interior of the country, either to attend the culecos or enjoy the rivers or beaches. However, others are planning to work. …
Bad Traffic due to get WORSE, ……but at least it is for CARNIVAL.
The National Police recommends drivers plan their trips in advance to avoid traffic jams https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/nacional/policia-nacional-anuncia-horarios-de-inversion-de-carriles-por-el-carnaval-2025-MJ10913807?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The National Police, through the National Directorate of Traffic Operations, detailed the times and points where lane reversals will be implemented during the days of Carnival 2025. This measure seeks to speed up traffic and …
Will NEVER understand the logic behind “ADDING” Immigrants to the sieve that is Darien!!!
https://apnews.com/article/panama-deportees-trump-hotel-darien-gap-iom-bba8c3dc33fd38efd569a5b51e481a86 CARTI, Panama (AP) — A deportee from the United States detained in a camp in rural Panama, among a hundred who refused to return to their countries, described on Saturday waiting in limbo under “harsh conditions” and cut off from access to legal council and other rights. The Chinese …
Some good news for the blighted over-developed look of PANAMA CITY. GREEN,GREEN,GREEN
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/vida-y-cultura/el-parque-summit-es-designado-como-vivero-y-banco-de-flora-de-panama-PM10859644?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The project represents an important piece within the Greening Plan of Panama City The Summit Municipal Park has been named the nursery and flora bank of Panama City. This was announced by the Mayor of Panama, through a statement issued by the Environmental Management Department. According to the organization, …
Indigenous population on the influx of “Re-Patriation”…….Quote- “WTF?”
“JB”- people who have made this locale literally located in the middle of nowhere, are having their centuries old existence in peace TRAMPLED ON with NO REGARD, with the decision to use area as a migrant camp. https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/nacional/indigenas-piden-suspender-la-llegada-masiva-de-migrantes-que-viajan-a-america-del-sur-LM10858650?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The request comes after a boat carrying 21 people sank off the …
They made a NETFLIX Documentary about this…….”forced Spain Soccer Kiss”.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/deportes/el-juez-da-plena-credibilidad-a-jenni-hermoso-y-alude-a-la-connotacion-sexual-del-beso-IP10798761 A conviction that resulted in a fine of 10,800 euros (11,290 dollars), compensation of 3,000 euros (3,136 dollars) for moral damages Judge José Manuel Fernández-Prieto has given “full credibility” to Jenni Hermoso by concluding that the kiss given to her by Luis Rubiales after the 2023 World Cup final …
Those of us here know this is EXACTLY the TRUTH. They “Re/Patriated” to the F- – -ing JUNGLE.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/world/americas/us-migrants-panama-jungle-camp.html “JB”- Unless they are “Re-Patriating” SLOTHS, then they should not be brought here. Nearly 100 migrants, recently deported by the United States to Panama where they had been locked in a hotel, were loaded onto buses Tuesday night and moved to a detention camp on the outskirts of the …
What a great idea….bring migrants from US……” to DARIEN”!?!?!?!?!?!?!? GENIUS
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/nacional/trasladan-a-darien-a-170-migrantes-deportados-desde-estados-unidos-DB10778478?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc This group is part of the 299 deportees from the US, who began arriving in Panama this Wednesday, February 12 A group of 170 deportees from the United States were transferred from the hotel in Panama City to Metetí, in the province of Darién. La Estrella de Panamá learned that …
“Re-Patriation”= The nicest, politically correct way to say ” Get the F – – K out!”
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/panama-says-many-migrants-deported-us-agree-be-returned-home-countries-2025-02-19/ PANAMA CITY, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Panama’s security minister said on Tuesday that more than half of the migrants deported from the United States to transit point Panama in recent days had accepted voluntary repatriations to their home countries, largely in Asia or the Middle East. U.S. President Donald …
My SECOND fave PNO topic (….guess FIRST?): ODEBRECHT starting 2025 in usual scummy fashion.
OP ED: “JB”- Sometimes I forget just how underhanded, filthy, and manipulative this corporation is that truly operates openly and in PLAIN SIGHT. Every single back door deal that I laid out in last week’s post about ALL of the Non-Noriega – ELECTED and PUPPET administrations that have fucking …
It’s Data and Articles like this that REINFORCE Trump “Canal” stance. Again “gulp”. Goes down like bleach.
World Bank: Panama faces challenges in human capital development and quality of employment OP ED: “JB” Hello friends, Ex-Pats, and my adopted Panamanian bretheren. I will openly admit that Donald Trump makes for a very EASY and VALID target for all the venom and vitriol he is …
Breaking free from “Canal” talk. Panama POSITIVES at risk with new De-Forestation Numbers.
Panama is one of three carbon-negative countries in the world. In addition, it has been protecting 54% of its marine waters since 2023. The Ministry of Environment of Panama warns of the “worrying” increase in deforestation and degradation in the Central American country and sees the implementation of environmental protection …
Expected reaction to US pressure on China.
Two Panamanian lawyers have lodged a lawsuit with the country’s supreme court in an attempt to cancel a Hong Kong-based company’s concession to operate two ports at either end of the Panama canal. Their complaint – filed a day after the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, told Panama’s president, José Raúl …
JB- FINAL WORD- tired of topic. Summarized beautifully.
OP ED: “JB”- If you have not read ALL of my recent posts on the US-Panama “CONFLICT”- for lack of a better term. Let me just simplify and summarize. EVERYONE KNOWS – PANAMA has competely RAPED-PILLAGED-and FUCKED the Canal Zone for 40 YEARS to benefit the wealthy and iconoclast elite …
As FULLY EXPECTED- Panama withdraws from “SILK ROAD” initiative. No surprise here.
China remains firmly opposed to the pressure and coercion exerted by the United States on Panama https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/pekin-critica-la-presion-de-ee-uu-tras-la-salida-de-panama-de-la-nueva-ruta-de-la-seda-KM10584790 Chinese authorities have “deeply regretted” Panama’s withdrawal this week from its participation in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, popularly known as the New Silk Road, an international infrastructure project launched more than a …
Much ado about “Nonsense”. Panama victim of displaced Chinese anger.
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Trend that hit apex under Varela underscores the problem here. He was CHINA’s “bitch”!!!
Panama is so important to the United States that it cannot tolerate Panama cooperating with China https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/mundo/exclusiva-china-reacciona-estados-unidos-por-favor-aprende-a-respetar-CF10516523?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Loudly chanting the slogan “Make America Great Again” (MAGA), an American delegation visited Panama, bringing with it a greater impact than a tropical storm. Panama welcomed the delegation with all due protocol, and …
How will TARIFFS affect us in Panama?
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/03/politics/trump-tariffs-risk-analysis/index.html?iid=cnn_buildContentRecirc_end_recirc President Donald Trump is doing exactly what he said he’d do. He’s launching hard-power trade wars to please voters marginalized by the globalized economy. He’s acting on despair over fentanyl’s murderous toll. He’s launched a migrant crackdown amid anxiety over a porous southern border. And the president, with the help of Elon Musk, is starting …
Is this “REALLY” going to happen? It’s getting “Ri-goddamn-diculous”. READ this EX-PATS
Op ED: “JB” As I slowly settle back into my “Panama” mode after three months home for the holidays, I am a bit amazed that this “narrative” is still maintaining traction. REALLY???? TRUMP IS GOING TO TAKE BACK THE CANAL!!!! Again,………REALLY??? This is hyperbole and political bluster on …