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Senafront described the action as a crime and publicly denounced the violence perpetrated against public servants. Protests in Darien | Member of the Senafront detained First Corporal Ine Guainora of the National Border Service (Senafront) was released on the morning of Tuesday, May 20, after being “deprived of her liberty” by a group of protesters…
On Monday night, May 19, Interpol Panama learned that the suspect was traveling to Panama City. The National Police announced on Tuesday morning, May 20, that following international collaboration between police officers, a man was captured and is wanted by Spain under a red notice for extradition purposes due to a double homicide in Galicia….
Also traveling with the commission was the director of the Social Security Fund, Dino Mon. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/protestas-en-bocas-del-toro-alta-comision-del-gobierno-de-mulino-viaja-a-conversar-BF12713222 Chiquita Panama will close two banana farms in Bocas del Toro after a prolonged strike. A commission of ministers traveled to the city of Changuinola on Monday morning, May 12, to speak with workers who are on strike and…
The organization denounced the Panamanian Foreign Ministry’s actions in Martinelli’s case as a violation of the rule of law. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/fundacion-libertad-ciudadana-denuncia-salida-de-martinelli-como-burla-a-la-justicia-de-panama-GF12715120 The Citizen Freedom Foundation issued a statement on Monday, May 12, describing the recent departure from the country of former President Ricardo Martinelli, convicted of money laundering, as a “mockery of justice” and an “erosion…
The Ministry of Culture has published the events it will hold in May for the whole family. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/vida-y-cultura/actividades-gratis-por-el-mes-de-los-museos-HD12555389 These include exhibitions, talks, workshops, lectures, historical tours, guided tours, discussions, and musical performances. The Portobelo Customs Museum, also known as the Museum of Afro-Panamanian Memory, presents the exhibition “The Legacy of Portobelo,” open until May 11…
Op Ed: “JB” I am finally able to place a pin in my RFB issues, in that additonal information was provided to the FBI field office and “NO” additonal plaintiffs were added. So it is done, and nobody else will be able to be party to any benefits of an indictment. Which is appropriate when…
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/mulino-en-su-mensaje-por-el-dia-del-trabajador-ustedes-son-el-motor-que-mueven-al-pais-HG12272533 The president extended his message to each worker in the different sectors, including health, public safety and service. The President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino , extended his congratulations on Labor Day , which is celebrated this May 1, 2025. “ I want to congratulate every hardworking man and woman. Each one of you is a fundamental…
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/gobierno-decreta-3-dias-de-duelo-nacional-por-muerte-del-papa-francisco-que-implica-FA11998962 The government of Panama declared April 22, 23, and 24, 2025, as a day of national mourning for the death of Pope Francis . Flags will fly at half-mast in public and private institutions nationwide. He woke up fine, but at 7:00 a.m. he felt sick! The Vatican reveals the cause of the Pope’s death. What…
Please enjoy this PICTUREBOOK retrospective of 7 years of my LIFE where I did all I could to wave these RED FLAGS!! “Once upon a time there was a cranky vet with a “bullshit” Ex-Pat blog in Panama……………” Cease and Desist(1) 09-jul.-2019 10-35-52 (1) SuspensionofServicesLetter-COAMay312023 (1) “And they all lived uncomfortably ever…
OP ED: “JB” Hello all- I feel both a sense of relief and defeat at the same time. As I basically need to kiss my wife’s ass for what will probably be an inordinate amount of time, in addition to ignoring my son in law and my physician’s advice to calm down. But this has…
