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Agriculture

Panama touts success in recovering rainforest territory.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/220422/panama-recupera-decada-3-cobertura-boscosa From 2012 to 2021, Panama managed to recover 3% of forest cover, going from 65% to 68% of the total, confirmed the Minister of the Environment, Milciades Concepción. The results are part of the findings recorded in the first Map of Forest and Other Wooded Land 2021, which was …

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World Events

Brazil Carnival carries extra meaning with subsiding of Covid.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/internacional/america/220423/desfile-carnaval-rio-festejo-superacion-pandemia-covid Viradouro, champion samba school of 2020, before the covid silenced the party for two years, starred this Saturday in a parade in which he compared the current carnival with that of 1919, the most lively in the history of Rio de Janeiro, since celebrated the end of the Spanish …

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Food
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PNO: Recommendation- AZAHAR

https://www-azaharpanama-com.translate.goog/?_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en   Mix Italian, Seafood, Sushi, Greek, and shake the hell out of it, and you have the menu. A little bit of something for everyone.

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Colón

How to make Colon more of a shithole?……………Stop picking up garbage.

https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/nacional/220420/trabajadores-aguaseo-huelga-suspenden-recoleccion-basura-colon?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc As of 8:00 am on April 21, the members of the Workers’ Union of the Aguaseo Company (Sitraseo) affiliated with the Confederation of Workers Trade Union Convergence, report that if an agreement is not reached with the company Aguaseo SA, they take part in a strike and will suspend …

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Legal

Pay attention- I’m gonna tear into Nito’s Cabinet if this passes.

https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/nacional/220421/medios-gremios-panama-redactando-anteproyecto-ley-despenalice-delitos-calumnias-e-injurias?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc At the mid-year meeting of the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA), the report on the situation of the media and communicators in Panama was presented. During the debate and the approval of the reforms to the electoral law in the National Assembly, the journalistic unions claimed that there should be …

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Legal
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Exoneration of Martinelli recognized. But Panama politics………we shall see.

https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/nacional/politica/220420/sentencia-absolutoria-ricardo-martinelli-ejecutoriada?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Judgment 225/TJ-J of November 24, 2021, highlighted by the Trial Court of the First Judicial Circuit of Panama, followed by Ricardo Martinelli, is duly executed. The information is established in a certification dated April 20 issued by the Accusatory Penal System. Martinelli was investigated for crimes of interception of …

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International Relations

US visit prompts opinion of investment to combat migration issues.

From La Estrella: A call for unity and regional cooperation to face the challenges of irregular migration echoes during the Ministerial Meeting on Migration, which takes place on the Isthmus (April 19 and 20) with the presence of the Secretaries of State and Security from the United States, Antony Blinken …

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World Events

World starting to truly feel the refugee migration of the Ukraine invasion.

https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/internacional/mundo/220420/cinco-millones-refugiados-ucranianos-12-millones-total-hogar?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The number of Ukrainian refugees today reached the figure of five million, with the addition of 20,000 new departures from Ukraine in the last 24 hours, according to data updated daily by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Added to the Ukrainians who have fled their country due to …

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Political FRAUD

Former Colombian Minister scumbag sentenced in $106 Million Embezzlement of Public Funds

https://elsiglo-com-pa.translate.goog/internacional/condenan-10-anos-carcel-protagonista-desfalco-salud-colombiana/24198834?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sch=http The embezzlement of the extinct Health Provider Company (EPS) SaludCoop is one of the most scandalous cases of corruption A Colombian judge sentenced Carlos Palacino, former president of the SaludCoop company, to 10 years in prison for corruption offenses for which he will also have to pay a fine …

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International Relations

US arrives for first talks on Migration issue.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/220419/secretario-eeuu-inicia-gira-panama The Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, travels to Panama City, Panama, on April 19 and 20 to co-lead a Ministerial Conference on Migration and Protection and meet with President Laurentino Cortizo Cohen and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Erika Mouynes, as well as other leaders from across the …

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Bocas del Toro

EX-PAT ALERT: BOLO for another murderous scumbag……..probably headed to Chiriqui or Bocas.

https://elsiglo-com-pa.translate.goog/cronica-roja/desaparecido-buscan-nicaraguense-oscar-danilo-valverde/24198741?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sch=http The complaint for the disappearance was filed by his sister, on April 10, 2022 The Primary Care Section of the Regional Prosecutor’s Office of San Miguelito maintains an investigation for the alleged commission of a crime against life and personal integrity, for the disappearance of citizen Óscar Danilo Valverde …

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Energy/Infrastructure

Completed plant will add 15 Million Clean Gallons per day.

https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/nacional/220418/ampliacion-planta-potabilizadora-chilibre-presenta-94-avance?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc At 94% is the progress presented by the expansion works of the project «Study, Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of the New Module for the purification of water in the Federico Guardia Conte de Chilibre treatment plant.  The work, which presents an investment of $36,973,504.78, will seek to increase …

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Politics
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Control of PRD supposed to lead to changes in Cabinet. Let’s see Nito.

Changing of the cabinet?   Maybe move out the “Minister of Under the Table Payouts”, or the “VP of Lining Pockets and Utter Bullshit”.     https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/nacional/politica/220418/pugna-control-prd-motivaria-cambios?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc   A few months after completing his three years in office, the President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, is analyzing the possibility of making …

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US News of note

Authorities CAPTURE lead SUSPECT in NYC SUBWAY SHOOTING. To be tried as TERRORIST

https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/nyc-subway-shooting/?id=84075950 The New York City man accused of opening fire on a rush-hour subway train in Brooklyn is expected to make his initial court appearance Thursday. Frank Robert James, 62, was arrested in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said, more than 24 hours into an intense manhunt that began after 10 people were …

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Political FRAUD

Another EX Latin American Scumbag being extradited to US: Honduran President

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/internacional/america/220413/expresidente-hondureno-hernandez-sera-extraditado-proxima-semana-eeuu Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández will be extradited next week to the United States, a country that accuses him of three charges associated with drug trafficking and the use of weapons, Honduran Security Minister Ramón Sabillón said on Wednesday. “We have planned to meet next week so that …

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Human Interest

Panama dips it’s toe into touting HORSESHIT quasi-religion of SCIENTOLOGY

What a crock of SHIT! The balls of the Government to allocate funds and a workforce to shill for a religion under FALSE PRETENSES is ridiculously hollow and transparent.  EX-PATS and incoming TRAVELERS, please wipe your ass with these upon receipt.    https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/220412/gobierno-panama-reparte-polemico-folleto-cienciologia-rescate-valores The Government of Panama admitted on Tuesday …

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Conservation

Bio-Diversity Video: CUBA

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/cafe-estrella/planeta/220414/video-cuba-protege-biodiversidad-principal-humedal-potencial-impacto-cambio-climatico    

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World Events

China refuses to waver in support of Russia, while teetering line on sanctions.

China (and Saudi Arabia) biggest scumbags on planet. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/internacional/mundo/220414/criticada-washington-china-defiende-postura-rusia China on Thursday defended its position on the conflict in Ukraine, saying it is “on the right side of history” after Washington warned that its refusal to sanction Russia could affect its relationship with other economies. The Chinese diplomatic spokesman, Zhao …

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Chiriqui

Chiriqui continues to be armpit of Panama. Trial of 13 year old “pregnant” murdered child to begin.

So some dirty fucking bastard gets a 13 year old pregnant and stabs her in the abdomen with a knife. They should bulldoze this entire region. The lawlessness simply continues.  http://elsiglo.com.pa/deportes/nina-tamara/24198399 Tamara was about three months pregnant, approximately. This afternoon, at 4:00 pm, a man allegedly linked to the murder …

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Health

Here’s a nice look……..PANAMA get your “shit together” literally!! Go play kids.

http://elsiglo.com.pa/panama/aguas-servidas-basura-preocupa-usuarios-parque-brisas-golf/24198393 Orlando Pinzón pointed out that for almost 10 years they have been demanding better management of the park from the authorities.  In the township of Rufina Alfaro, district of San Miguelito, residents denounce the large amount of garbage in the surroundings of the Brisas del Golf Park, added to …

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World Events

Telecommunications giant NOKIA latest to cease operations in Russia.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/220412/empresa-telecomunicaciones-finlandesa-nokia-retira-rusia Nokia will leave Russia and lay off some of its 2,000 employees in that country, the Finnish telecommunications company announced on Tuesday. The announcement by the Nordic giant that employs 90,000 people worldwide comes a day after its Swedish rival Ericsson decided to indefinitely suspend its activities in Russia. …

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Conservation

Just a quick PNO shout out to one of the few places catering to regional Wildlife.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/cafe-estrella/destinoestrella/220412/220413-conejo-pintado-granja-interactuar-naturaleza If you still haven’t defined a route for the days off for Easter , we have an option for you to take a tour of the Finca Ecoagroturistica Conejo Pintado , just 45 minutes from the capital city. A perfect getaway to share with family and friends, where you will disconnect from the …

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Bocas del Toro

Disease in Bocas shows sign of decreasing: EX-PAT ALERT

http://elsiglo.com.pa/panama/disminuyen-casos-leishmaniasis-bocas-toro/24198208 With everyone still worried and dealing with Covid and the fallout from all accompanied with the virus. Travelers and Ex-Pats in and around the biggest tourism area of Panama need to take notice of this disease that has indeed caused deaths, and is spread via mosquitoes ( or more …

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Bocas del Toro

Panama once again at crossroads of money V.S environment. 150 hectares of rainforest assigned.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/220411/chiriqui-potencia-zona-maritima-auxiliar The Paridas Islands, located in the Gulf of Chiriquí, have a tourist attraction that attracts thousands of visitors, who arrive from boats or small cruise ships that leave the Pacific of Costa Rica. For several years, this movement of tourists has generated discontent in the western area of ​​the country, …

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Canal

How is Ukraine war affecting Panama supply chain?

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/220315/220316-productos-panama-mas-importa-ucrania-verse-afectados-guerra Although in the trade balance the volume of trade between Ukraine and Panama is not as high compared to other countries in the world, there are certain productive sectors that could be affected by the Russian invasion and by the increase in fuel costs that is being generated in …

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Bocas del Toro
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OK, Peter….”How My Family got Screwed by Red Frog Beach- Part 2″ THE VINDICATION

Peter—- After weeks, ,,,,even months of you sending information, I have relented to allowing you to GLOAT.  To other PNO readers ( almost impossible to be one without being aware of the interaction with Joseph Haley and Red Frog Beach aka Bastimentos Holdings), it was the editorial of Peter that …

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World Events

UN witnessing “Nazi” like atrocities in Ukraine…………in 2022.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said Monday that she was “horrified” by the images of bodies discovered in the Ukrainian city of Bucha, after the withdrawal of Russian troops. “The information that is coming out of this area and others raises serious and worrying questions about possible war …

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Conservation

When I allow myself to feel good about conservationism,,,,,,,,,,I get gut punched.

The bird population in a protected tropical forest in Panama is suffering great declines. Scientists from the University of Illinois tracked bird species for 44 years in Soberania National Park to determine if populations had changed. Every two years between 1977 and 2020, the authors of the research published in the …

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Environmental

Welcome to the WET season. Navigating Panama is horrible during the rain.

http://elsiglo.com.pa/panama/aguacero-inicia-transicion-estacion-seca-lluviosa-panama/24197695 The rainy season will be brought forward 10 days in Western Chiriquí, central Veraguas, Coclé and western Herrera and Los Santos This Tuesday, April 5, the city of Panama woke up with a downpour, which is part of the transition process from the dry to the rainy season in …

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Bocas del Toro

Zulay sets her sights on Bocas del Toro and “political irregularities”.

Poltical and judicial payoffs in BOCAS????  No way, seems impossible. LMFAO https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/politica/220330/denuncian-benicio-robinson-compra-votos-recursos-estatales The deputy of the ruling Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD), Zulay Rodríguez, filed a complaint with the Electoral Prosecutor’s Office against her co-party member from Bocas del Toro, deputy Benicio Robinson; and two officials for the alleged purchase of delegates’ …

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