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So what was the NEXT MOVE? This figure looks EXACTLY LIKE the one that was TAKEN OUT?

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“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…

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CHINA pissed as PANAMA swings towards US. (All of Varela’s work goes to waste)

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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…

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TRUMP pushing Rubio into the fray to disrupt Chinese influence on Canal

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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…

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Agriculture and ECO-tourism being expanded. # CACAO70 mi amigos y amigas

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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…

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PANAMA looking to tighten up Ex-Pat benefits from the EU side

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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…

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PNO’ers: I’m not a “complete” asshole. I have told you about CK HUTCHISON for YEARS

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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…

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The long running issue from GROWING UP, rather than GROWING OUT in Development

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An examination of economic inequalities https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/las-trampas-del-desarrollo-FK19020544 Print, television, radio and digital media present at the end of each year a summary, among other things, of economic performance and expectations for the year that has just begun. Authorities, business representatives, and independent analysts highlight how, from their perspective, the economy will develop in the future and…

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Government openly addressing the need for a liveable working wage in Panama

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On November 15, 2025, the National Government established the National Minimum Wage Commission , a tripartite body responsible for analyzing economic conditions and recommending new rates that will apply from January 2026. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/salario-minimo-panama-instala-mesa-de-dialogo-trabajadores-piden-900-mensuales-CL17588192#google_vignette The process is coordinated by the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development (Mitradel) , as established in Executive Decree No. 12 of November 13, 2025. The working group must conclude its deliberations no later…

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Livestock infection is affecting the supply chain in LATAM region

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/alerta-regional-por-expansion-del-barrenador-panama-concentra-la-produccion-y-mexico-construye-nueva-planta-DF15673550 The cattle screwworm outbreak is affecting all of Central America and Mexico, with Panama as the epicenter of sterile insect production to curb the plague. The United States confirms its first human case in more than 50 years. The regional health crisis caused by the cattle screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) escalated to a new stage…

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FUTURE TELLER: Check in on this story in 4 Years to find out what corruption got “greased” for the Bid!

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“JB”-  just take solace that you don’t see ODEBRECHT mentioned here.  https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/tren-panama-david-los-paises-que-compiten-por-financiar-el-megaproyecto-HD15167909 Through several international tours, the government has sought out more than four countries that have openly expressed interest in financing this project. The latest to enter the fray is Japan, through its Mizuho Bank. The Panama-David train project continues to attract interest from…

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