Panama Services Exports Keep Gaining Ground
Panama’s services exports continue to gain ground after a record year, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industries.
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Red Frog Beach Panama Warning: Avoid This Risky Real Estate Scam
The post warns potential buyers to avoid investing in Red Frog Beach in Panama, framing the project as a risky scam. It urges readers to conduct due diligence and claims there is a long history of scandal, fraud, intimidation, and other misconduct. It also mocks promotional events and amenities associated with the development, suggesting they…
Logistics take center stage amid Middle East turmoil
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/las-7-claves-de-panama-y-el-mundo-jueves-12-de-marzo-DM20686522 The departure of Cosco Shipping from the port of Balboa, the visit of the Ukrainian minister and legislative reforms mark the day. Daily Mail: Mujtaba Khamenei is reportedly in a coma after attacks and has lost a leg Trump criticizes Spain for not supporting offensive against Iran: ‘Perhaps we’ll cut off trade’ Canal Minister…
Varela allies in Beijing are angry that Mulino has chosen sides
An official in the administration of US President Donald Trump told Breitbart News that Chinese authorities had threatened to detain Panamanian-flagged ships in Chinese ports. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/china-habria-amenazado-con-detener-buques-con-bandera-panamena-en-sus-puertos-segun-breitbart-FM20684537 According to information published by Breitbart , the warning would represent retaliation against Panama following recent events related to the control of two ports located at each end of the Panama Canal, which…
So what was the NEXT MOVE? This figure looks EXACTLY LIKE the one that was TAKEN OUT?
“Strait of Hormuz”, is the CANAL of the opposite hemisphere. OIL prices are up my ass and tell me what exactly was accomplished? Can you tell the difference between this crazy bastard, and the one taken out with a cruise missile?? https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/nuevo-lider-de-iran-lanza-su-primera-orden-y-pone-en-alerta-al-mundo-EM20683645 Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mokhtaba Khamenei, on Thursday made a…
CHINA pissed as PANAMA swings towards US. (All of Varela’s work goes to waste)
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2k8z9v3334o Hong Kong has formally complained to the government of Panama after it took control of two ports on the Panama Canal. It accused the Panamanian authorities of taking them over by force. The ports had been run by a Hong Kong-based company, CK Hutchison, for more than two decades. Last month, Panama’s Supreme Court…
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…
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…
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…