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Indigenous population on the influx of “Re-Patriation” Quote- “WTF?

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“JB”-  people who have made this locale literally located in the middle of nowhere, are having their centuries old existence in peace TRAMPLED ON with NO REGARD, with the decision to use area as a migrant camp. https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/nacional/indigenas-piden-suspender-la-llegada-masiva-de-migrantes-que-viajan-a-america-del-sur-LM10858650?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The request comes after a boat carrying 21 people sank off the coast of the region on…

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They made a NETFLIX Documentary about this “forced Spain Soccer Kiss

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/deportes/el-juez-da-plena-credibilidad-a-jenni-hermoso-y-alude-a-la-connotacion-sexual-del-beso-IP10798761 A conviction that resulted in a fine of 10,800 euros (11,290 dollars), compensation of 3,000 euros (3,136 dollars) for moral damages Judge José Manuel Fernández-Prieto has given “full credibility” to Jenni Hermoso by concluding that the kiss given to her by Luis Rubiales after the 2023 World Cup final was surprising and without consent,…

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What a great idea bring migrants from US ” to DARIEN”? GENIUS

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https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/nacional/trasladan-a-darien-a-170-migrantes-deportados-desde-estados-unidos-DB10778478?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc This group is part of the 299 deportees from the US, who began arriving in Panama this Wednesday, February 12 A group of 170 deportees from the United States were transferred from the hotel in Panama City to Metetí, in the province of Darién. La Estrella de Panamá learned that the group of migrants was…

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Re-Patriation”= The nicest, politically correct way to say ” Get the F – – K out!

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https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/panama-says-many-migrants-deported-us-agree-be-returned-home-countries-2025-02-19/ PANAMA CITY, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Panama’s security minister said on Tuesday that more than half of the migrants deported from the United States to transit point Panama in recent days had accepted voluntary repatriations to their home countries, largely in Asia or the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration deported the migrants on three…

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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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Is this “REALLY” going to happen? It’s getting “Ri-goddamn-diculous”. READ this EX-PATS

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Op ED: “JB” As I slowly settle back into my “Panama” mode after three months home for the holidays, I am a bit amazed that this “narrative” is still maintaining traction.  REALLY????  TRUMP IS GOING TO TAKE BACK THE CANAL!!!!      Again,………REALLY??? This is hyperbole and political bluster on a hypocritical level that is…

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Private Island Retreats Have Increased Appeal. (If Done Right. #Notredfrogbeach )

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https://www.businessinsider.com/panama-isla-palenque-private-island-luxury-2024-8?r=MX&IR=T I spent three nights on Isla Palenque, a five-star private island resort in Panama. As I dined on three-course meals and enveloped myself in nature, I discovered true relaxation. It was a trip unlike any other, and I now want to add private islands to every vacation. As I pushed open the passenger door…

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Process of RE-PATRIATION of migrants has begun. Transport financed by US taxpayer

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjlqk0wv1no Panama on Tuesday started repatriating undocumented migrants on flights financed by the United States. The move comes less than two months after José Raúl Mulino was sworn in as Panama’s president. Mr Mulino campaigned on a promise to “close” the Darién Gap, the dangerous stretch of jungle which more than half a million migrants…

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