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EX-PATS- 401K’s and Retirement Investors, US markets respond to Trump, but IRAN states otherwise

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“JB”- Week starts with (2) POSITIVE days amid Trump statements, but IRAN states NO CEASEFIRE reached. ?!?!   https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/22/stock-market-today-live-updates.html MON-   UP (350 pts) https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/23/stock-market-today-live-updates.html TODAY- UP (500 pts )     https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/iran-desmiente-a-trump-y-rechaza-hasta-el-momento-un-cese-de-hostilidades-con-israel-EJ13924198 Tehran clarifies that there is no agreed truce. The Iranian government makes any military pause conditional on the end of Israeli attacks against…

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PANAMA-US-CHINA: The international “Menage a Trois” Continues. One Huge BS story

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzlk259g2o A Hong Kong-based company has agreed to sell most of its stake in two key ports on the Panama Canal to a group led by US investment firm BlackRock. The sale comes after weeks of complaining by President Donald Trump that the canal is under Chinese control and that the US should take control…

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It’s Data and Articles like this that REINFORCE Trump “Canal” stance. Again “gulp”. Goes down like bleach

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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 receiving over the hulla-balloo about…

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As FULLY EXPECTED- Panama withdraws from “SILK ROAD” initiative. No surprise here

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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 decade ago. The spokesman for…

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How will TARIFFS affect us in Panama?

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 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 to gut the government that…

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CHINA remains keen on imprinting influence in Latin America. Keep an eye on these slippery F–K’s

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Varela’s BFF’s!!! https://indepthnews.net/the-chinese-investment-in-latin-america-is-changing/ BUENOS AIRES, Argentina | 17 August 2024 (IDN) — In the past decade, Chinese investment into Latin America has so often been characterised by large infrastructure projects: roads, railways, dams and ports, among others, frequently backed by state finance, and in many countries arriving under the banner of the Belt and Road Initiative. But in recent years, the…

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Middle East and UAE businesses are bullish on Panama opportunities

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/inversionistas-exploran-oportunidades-de-negocio-en-panama-GC8004998 The Ministry of Commerce explained to businessmen the strategic position of Panama, the competitive advantages and the benefits it offers as an ideal place for foreign investment A group of foreign investors, led by Kuwaiti businesswoman Dana Al Salem, came to Panama to learn about the competitive advantages and benefits that the country offers….

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Can you believe the “Panama Papers” case is STILL NOT ADJUDICATED YET? They made a GD movie!

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https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/se-inicia-juicio-por-el-caso-panama-papers-FK6914052?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The scandal involving the defunct law firm Mossack & Fonseca was uncovered eight years ago Eight years after the publication of the “Panama Papers” by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, which revealed that a Panamanian law firm structured offshore companies to hide money and assets, a trial began in the Gil Ponce Palace…

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PANAMA economic outlook remains stable before expected administation change

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/moody-s-mantiene-en-baa3-estable-su-perspectiva-para-el-centro-bancario-de-panama-DN6609324 In his opinion, the solid performance of the banks will offset the sharp drop in economic growth, the political noise prior to the presidential elections, as well as the weakening of consumer and business confidence. Moody’s Ratings maintains its outlook for Panama’s banking system at “Baa3 stable”. In his opinion, this rating reflects the…

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Final Qtr- of 2023 reported STRONG growth in the Republic GDP

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https://elsiglo-com-pa.translate.goog/economia/producto-interno-bruto-trimestral-crecio-89/24242734?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sch=http Bracho: this growth translates into an increase in the hiring of people and greater income for companies The Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 8.9% compared to the same period in 2022 during the first nine months of 2023, according to data from the Comptroller General of the Republic. This means, according to economist…

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