Human Interest

Maduro opposition leader claims forget Military aspect- internal invasion of Venezuela is HERE.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/no-es-una-amenaza-de-invasion-ya-ocurrio-machado-responde-sobre-posible-accion-militar-en-venezuela-AN18268091 Machado rejected the idea of ​​a foreign military intervention in the traditional sense, but warned that the country is experiencing a silent occupation by external actors and criminal organizations.  Panama’s leadership in Venezuela’s democratic transition  Who is Harald V? The king who will receive President Mulino in Norway  The …

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My self indulgent post. Please support OCEAN RAMSEY link on homepage.

https://www.prensa.com/economia/galapagos-malpelo-y-revillagigedo-entre-areas-de-mayor-cantidad-de-tiburones-del-planeta/ The Galapagos archipelago (Ecuador), along with Malpelo (Colombia), Clipperton (France) and Revillagigedo (Mexico), are home to some of the largest recorded numbers of sharks worldwide, including the critically endangered great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini). Conversely, coastal Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) show signs of a serious decline, according to one …

Human Interest

Varela admits to recent chit chat with Martinelli.

The former president also denied any connection to the arrest of President José Raúl Mulino. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/varela-revela-conversaciones-recientes-con-martinelli-hemos-hablado-en-un-clima-mas-tranquilo-KN17839201 Former President Juan Carlos Varela stated yesterday that he has held talks with former President Ricardo Martinelli recently. During the internal elections of the Panameñista Party , he told Radio Panamá that his latest interactions with Martinelli have taken place in a “calmer” atmosphere …

Human Interest

I thought this little tidbit was funny,,,,,already “Yesterday’s News”. Gabby and Nito kicked oou of clubhouse.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/parlacen-excluye-de-la-agenda-la-juramentacion-de-cortizo-y-carrizo-NL17854009 The Central American Parliament is holding its plenary assembly today and tomorrow, during which the scheduled topics are being discussed. The swearing-in of former President Laurentino Cortizo and former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo has not been included. The Political Commission of the Central American Parliament (Parlacen) did not …

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PANAMA taking it’s pointers from the rest of the world. People want Personality and NOT Politics

OP ED: “JB”-  In my lifetime to date, I have seen many strange things happen in politics. And now in the twilight of my last 1/4, nothing surprises me anymore. Growing up, there was a “FORMULA” to follow back in the States. Ivy League or Military Academy for College. Preferrably …

Economy

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

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 …

Human Interest

New voice of VENEZUELAN opposition calling on ARMED FORCES mutiny on Maduro rule.

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado launched a strong message this Saturday, November 15, directed at Venezuelans and especially at the state security forces, whom she asked to “lay down their weapons” and stop obeying orders that she described as “infamous” . https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/bajen-las-armas-maria-corina-machado-urge-a-militares-venezolanos-a-dejar-de-obedecer-a-maduro-IK17598099 What is striking about this message …

Canal

Ship intended for VARELA intercepted by PANAMA and DEA.

The United States Embassy in Panama congratulated the Panamanian government and the National Aeronaval Service (SENAN) on Thursday, November 13, for what it called a “historic” anti-narcotics operation that resulted in the seizure of more than 13 metric tons of cocaine in the waters of the Pearl Islands archipelago. https://www.prensa.com/judiciales/dea-apoyo-la-operacion-que-incauto-13-toneladas-de-cocaina-en-un-solo-dia-en-aguas-del-pacifico-panameno/ This is how the …

Human Interest

This is the “slippery slope” that we as HUMANS need to consider when conducting MASS detention.

The images are the most compelling testimony of the suffering: Luis missing a front tooth, Daniel with a broken nose, Mateo and Carlos with pellet wounds. They are part of the report ” They Arrived in Hell ,” published by Human Rights Watch (HRW), which details the abuses committed against Venezuelan migrants …

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PANAMA “magic” Coffee beans lead to the most glaring example of ELITE horseshit!!!

OP ED: “JB”-  I want to sell an apple that was grown from a tree planted in the soil of a UNICORN farm in NARNIA and watered from bottled SPRING water that was a gift to FRODO BAGGINS from PONCE de LEON himself which he brought back from the FOUNTAIN …

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EVERY YEAR I like to mention the BAHIA clean-up efforts. A ray of GOOD among the S–T.

THE NUMBERS ARE  IN!!! Nearly six tons of waste were removed last Saturday from the mouth of the Juan Díaz River and the Panama Bay wetland during a cleanup organized by the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) and the environmental organization Adopta Bosque . More than 1,500 volunteers participated in the activity, including security …

Art/Entertainment

This weekend brings GREAT event in BOQUETE.

https://newsroompanama.com/2025/09/24/youre-invited-to-expo-boquete-in-panama/   Join us for an unforgettable celebration of culture, innovation, and community at Expo Boquete, happening September 26–28 at the Boquete Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every day — and best of all, admission is free! Here’s just a glimpse of what awaits you: • Fashion shows …

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GUTLESS “ABC” – Network pulls KIMMEL over an “opinion”. MY OPINION I POSTED BTW.

“JB”-  So remind me, Charlie Kirk was killed by a fuckin damged kid while practicing FREE SPEECH right???   And did anyone read MY POST after is happened?????    EXACTLY THE SAME THING.     Gutless Media- Gutless Agenda- Gutless COUNTRY.  MY OPINION……….. https://panamanowonline.com/my-f-g-country-is-literally-eating-itself-from-within-like-a-parasite-where-is-it/       https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/4-things-to-know-about-abcs-suspension-of-jimmy-kimmels-late-night-show 4 things to know about …

Crime

This just happened near me……( and I pray Ms.Palm looks further into BOCAS for a REAL story).

https://www.prensa.com/judiciales/capturan-al-representante-de-barrio-colon-por-el-escandalo-de-los-auxilios-economicos-del-ifarhu/   The representative of Barrio Colón, Héctor Sambrano , who was director of Scholarships and Assistance at the Institute for the Training and Utilization of Human Resources (Ifarhu) in the previous government, was arrested this Friday, September 19, for irregularities in the granting of financial aid. Ifarhu Scholarships: Political Patronage in Arraiján and …

Conservation

I never trust this SHIT PILE of an agency. Worst I have experienced in the free world.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/miambiente-inicia-auditoria-integral-a-la-mina-de-cobre-panama-FF16131657 This audit will assess everything from reforestation to waste management, ensuring that the mine meets its environmental, social, and legal commitments. The Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) announced the start of a comprehensive audit of the Panama Copper Mine project , which will verify compliance with all environmental, social, legal and tax commitments established …

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Government finds $7.1 Million to improve this Diplomatic Villa,,,,but BOCAS AIRPORT is a F—–G embarassment!!

https://www.prensa.com/unidad-investigativa/la-presidencia-destina-71-millones-para-ampliar-y-restaurar-la-villa-diplomatica/ “JB”-   I have spent a great deal of time pre-occupied with BDT for,,,,,well it seems like “forever” now. I already know that the Government exhibits a DGAF attitude when it comes to Law Enforcement, Utility Monitoring, Rackateering, Bribery, etc and so on……YET in spite of all of this. It …

Conservation

Studies show affect that environmental challenges are affecting naturally occurring events.

  https://newsroompanama.com/2025/09/13/for-the-first-time-in-40-years-panamas-deep-and-cold-ocean-waters-fail-to-emerge/ The natural phenomenon of upwelling, which occurs annually in the Gulf of Panama, failed for the first time on record in 2025. A study led by scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) indicates that the weakening of the trade winds was the cause of this event. …

Darien

When discussing the horrors of people risking death for a better life,,,,consider 200 BODIES found in Darien.

https://newsroompanama.com/2025/09/14/over-200-unidentified-migrant-bodies-found-in-the-darien/   The Darien Gap, the treacherous stretch of the jungle linking Colombia and Panama, has once again exposed the brutal realities of mass migration: around 200 bodies of migrants who died while attempting to cross the jungle remain unidentified, many buried in makeshift cemeteries without names, their journeys cut …

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PNO people need to “STEP the F—K” Up!!! Ex-Pats on FB over 16.5K. IMPRESSIVE.

“JB”-  I’m wasting waaaaaayyyyy too much time trying to throw scumbags in jail.  9 years and I am not getting the “LOVE”.   I gotta think at least HALF of that 16.5 have been swindled by JH and Co.    JBPNO2024 –      INSTAGRAM  ___________________________________________________________________________________________ https://newsroompanama.com/2025/09/10/us-expats-in-panama-facebook-group-soars-to-16500-members-becoming-the-fastest-growing-community-for-expats-in-panama/   Panama City, Panama – …

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My F—–G country is literally EATING ITSELF FROM WITHIN LIKE A PARASITE. Where is it???

WE ARE GOING TO BLAME CARTOONS NOW????? IF SO, I KNOW OF A “ROADRUNNER” and a “MEXICAN MOUSE” WREAKING HAVOC ON THE HIGHWAYS!!! https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/south-park-charlie-kirk-maga-1236368149/ “JB”-  I really don’t do a swan dive into politics often, as it is very much the reason I am here as an Ex-Pat.  But the past …

Human Interest

US and PANAMA working in concert to quell rising GANG violence in neighboring HAITI.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/gangs-haiti-panama-united-nations-kenya-b2819717.html The United States and Panama are urging the U.N. Security Council to authorize a 5,550-member force with the power to detain gang members in Haiti to help stop the escalating violence The United States and Panama are urging the U.N. Security Council to authorize a 5,550-member force with the power to …

Human Interest

If this is NOT the f——g scariest PHOTO OP of the week, I don’t know what is.

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/04/europe/china-sco-summit-parade-european-security-intl This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a clear message for Ukraine and its European allies: Moscow can keep going, because we have powerful friends. The Russian leader stood shoulder to shoulder at various events in China with the men who have enabled him to wage his war on Ukraine for …

Human Interest

Mass exodus of 14,000 Venezuelans en route back to Caracas.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/colombia-panama-costa-rica-trump-venezuelan-b2816577.html More than 14,000 mainly Venezuelan migrants who hoped to reach the United States have reversed course and turned south since U.S. President Donald Trump‘s immigration crackdown began, according to a report published Friday by the governments of Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica. The phenomenon, known as “reverse flow” migration, is largely made up of Venezuelan migrants …

Human Interest

Maduro rattling his sabres in defiance of US Military Training.

https://newsroompanama.com/2025/09/04/maduro-with-unwavering-faith-in-victory-in-the-face-of-the-us-onslaught/   Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro asserted that his country will remain “standing” and with “unwavering faith in victory” in the face of what he described as an “attack” by the United States, which is carrying out a military deployment in the Caribbean Sea to, according to Washington, combat drug trafficking.  This …

EX-Pats

………well according to this post, the answer seems to be YES.

https://newsroompanama.com/2025/09/04/national-police-receive-vehicles-to-strengthen-security-in-tourist-areas/   The National Police’s Special Environmental, Rural, and Tourism Police Service (SEPART) received 19 vehicles through a cooperation agreement signed between the Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Public Security to strengthen security in areas of interest to both nationals and tourists.  The deputy director general of the National …

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Anti-American sentiment growing in LATAM nations affected from US Immigrant crackdown.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/03/protests-in-spain-mexico-target-travelers-as-overtourism-anger-grows.html Are “We” not far behind??  Nan Palmero was at a rehearsal dinner in Mexico City’s trendy Roma Norte neighborhood, ahead of a wedding of two American friends, when he heard a “rumbling” outside. From the restaurant’s second story, Palmero described seeing a large group of people moving through the …

Economy

ISN’T this NEWS??? PANAMA has problem with Electrical Authority oversight!!! #RFBpowermafia

Not too quick on the uptake LA Estrella……….has been issue for YEARS. Check out BDT.   https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/juan-urriola-el-usuario-final-en-el-mercado-electrico-panameno-esta-en-un-total-estado-de-indefension-CF15673881 The former Energy Secretary speaks exclusively after his resignation about the changes that need to be made at ASEP and questions multi-million dollar contracts. Former Energy Secretary Juan Manuel Urriola resigned from his …

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Happening right NOW, and is truly a F—-D up situation with Immigrants.

OP ED” “JB“-  Iv’e made my feelings known on this in previous post. My career was within (CBP) in US, so if you don’t agree, you can GFY and IDGAF.  But this is such a bad and inhumane look.  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/06/panama-migrants-trump-immigration If Salana is sent back to Afghanistan, she will be …

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Is there MONEY missing- WHODUNNIT?- and WHY?…..A “DIPSHIT” MYSTERY THEATER PLAY

OP ED: “JB“- An INTERACTIVE “LIVE” EXPERIENCE INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY.  “FUN” for the ENTIRE FAMILY. Disclaimer:  RFB, nor OGI are responsible for any injuries experienced during experience. Not responsible for the folllowing.  1. Blocked Roads  2. Intermittent Stabbing from Unlicensed Security Guards  3. Disease caused from Raw sewage exposure 4. …

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

“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 …