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NEWSFLASH: Study shows BIGGEST concern among PANAMANIANS is CORRUPTION!!! WOW???

“JB”-  Did they “HONESTLY” need to do a study to determine this????   All they needed to do was read my “shitty little blog” – * JH 2021   LMFAO    https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/encuesta-vea-panama-la-corrupcion-es-la-principal-preocupacion-de-los-panamenos-CH14204446 Respondents believe that the country’s main problems are corruption, unemployment and the high cost of living. One year into President …

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Massive cocaine shipment from PANAMA is seized in LONDON,,,,who to blame???

“JB”-  If your not already……WATCH “Mobland” on PARAMOUNT.  Addictive as the coke they seized.  https://www.paramountplus.com/mx/?&ftag=IPP-02-10dcj1d&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22373337270&gbraid=0AAAAABj8zCx_7i6hcjRC6Nk6ZEO4AS8JI&gclid=Cj0KCQjw953DBhCyARIsANhIZoZ0Kffox4d4Z8jfGaviPhMqq_r9a07cTWTCwg8Svek088FAf4LEvNIaAs16EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds   https://www.independent.co.uk/news/london-england-home-office-panama-europe-b2778785.html   British authorities seized 2.4 metric tons of cocaine in a ship arriving in England from Panama, authorities said Saturday, calling it one of the U.K.’s biggest drug busts in years. The drugs, valued at 96 …

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Did PANAMA handle Bocas del Toro like ABU GHRAIB??

The government reports more than 280 detainees, spread across several prisons across the country. Lawyers warn of “illegal arrests,” “lack of access to defense,” and “failures” in the justice system. Since June 14, security forces have invaded communities in the province of Bocas del Toro under Operation Omega, a massive police …

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Mulino recognizes there is much more to the “Shit Show” occurring in Bocas del Toro

In a brief comment to the media, Mulino also stated that he does not doubt the political influence. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/mulino-sobre-crisis-en-bocas-del-toro-hay-influencia-politica-DD13890056 President José Raúl Mulino declared on the afternoon of Sunday, June 22, that he has no doubt that there is political influence in the crisis in Bocas del Toro. In a …

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EX -PAT ALERT: Looking out for PNO friends in BDT. No Internet or Phones. Be Cautious

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/autoridades-suspenden-servicios-de-internet-y-telefonia-en-bocas-del-toro-HP13855200     PLEASE SEND ANY UPDATES OR INFO TO INSTAGRAM:    jbpno2024      FOR Re-POSTING Government Minister Dinoska Montalvo has requested that the National Public Services Authority (ASEP) suspend internet and telephone services throughout the province of Bocas del Toro. This measure follows the National Government ‘s announcement that it was declaring …

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Now comes the dust after the fire as BOCAS violence is investigated.

Officials emphasize that riot control units do not use lethal weapons and that the Public Ministry has already collected evidence at the scene. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/ministerio-publico-inicia-investigaciones-por-fallecido-en-medio-de-manifestaciones-en-bocas-del-toro-AN13787667 This Wednesday, June 18, marks the fifth day of Operation Omega, deployed by the National Government to ensure public order during the protests taking place across …

Crime

Immigration raids turning LA into 1939 Poland. Ugly scene.

In the early hours of the morning, Trump redoubled calls on his Truth Social network to deploy more National Guard troops and arrest any protesters who hide their faces with masks. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/casa-blanca-defiende-envio-de-tropas-a-los-angeles-por-la-debil-respuesta-del-gobernador-LG13519662 The White House on Monday, June 9, defended President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to send National Guard troops …

Bocas del Toro

Simply more and more coming out,,,,and “I” thankfully am on the sidelines and just enjoying it.

https://www.prensa.com/unidad-investigativa/como-el-suntracs-hipoteco-tierras-de-extrabajadores-a-su-propia-cooperativa/   Exclusive Subscribers Investigation How did Suntracs mortgage land from former workers to its own cooperative? Monica Palm June 2, 2025 – 12:04 AM The 14 mortgaged properties are located in Red Frog Beach Club, on Bastimentos Island, Colón.    _______________________________________________________________________________________ OP ED: ****** James “JB” Bryson******  UNRELATED TO RE-POSTED …

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More LIGHT shining on RED FROG BEACH “monkeyshines and Bullshit”. LA PRENSA keep looking.

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprensa.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FWERBAIIRYRABFN63QV67SAELFU.png%3Fauth%3D07ea85fb3194dcb22995937c2fe3ee384cbb531f7e9addcc7bc697b7cbf68753%26width%3D1200&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cf266246c805c4aab832d08dd9f7a2788%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638842069174831406%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ta8HT5U2DL6nUWBeP3tM8BOu%2BhUzZsu0QGhYyazoVC4%3D&reserved=0   N BOCAS DEL TORO Suntracs loses custody of Red Frog farms; they’re worth nearly 10 times the “loan,” according to prosecutors. Monica Palm May 29, 2025 – 08:00 AM The Red Frog residential and tourist project is located on Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro. The 14 properties located …

Crime

EX-PAT ALERT: Just an old “FYI”

Two passengers from Medellín, Colombia, attempted to enter the country through Panama Pacific International Airport with $62,017 in undeclared cash.  Both foreigners are family members. They were discovered during a second inspection by on-duty inspectors, who asked the passengers to remove all the money they had in their clothing.  The …

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Nothing beats “mainstream” MEDIA finally catching up to my “shitty little blog” on RED FROG.

OPEN reuest to MONICA PALM-    Please follow the RABBIT HOLE down and ASK— “Why has the Republic of Panama ALLOWED this group to do business WITHOUT A UTILITY CONCESSION for 20 Years?????  ”  You have just scraped the surface of these scumbags.   ___________________________________________________________________________________________ LISTEN TO THE SUMMARY AUDIO ON LINK: https://www-prensa-com.translate.goog/unidad-investigativa/suntracs-y-las-fincas-en-red-frog-la-historia-de-un-acuerdo-que-termino-en-un-proceso-judicial/?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The …

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EX PAT ALERT: Double Homicide suspect recently apprehended by INTERPOL

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 …

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Martinelli arrives in a VERY DIVIDED Colombia.

The Colombian Congress has requested an explanation from Gustavo Petro’s government regarding the controversial asylum granted to former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli. A journalistic investigation by the Colombian newspaper El Tiempo, published this Saturday, May 17, reveals: former President Ricardo Martinelli lives in Bogotá among luxurious hotels, restaurants, and has plans to move to Cartagena , because the …

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The Window came and went,,,,,,,thank God no more altruism. RFB sheep literally on an “island”.

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 …

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For OLD TIME’s SAKE….why not? A trip down memory lane. “RFB and PNO-A love story”

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 …

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My SECOND fave PNO topic (….guess FIRST?): ODEBRECHT starting 2025 in usual scummy fashion.

OP ED: “JB”-     Sometimes I forget just how underhanded, filthy, and manipulative this corporation is that truly operates openly and in PLAIN SIGHT.  Every single back door deal that I laid out in last week’s post about ALL of the Non-Noriega – ELECTED and PUPPET administrations that have fucking …

Bocas del Toro

INTERESTING tidbit: US wanted suspect involved in FINANCIAL FRAUD arrested in PANAMA.

Keen example of how Interpol and US law can reach across the ocean and GRAB A THIEF BY THE THROAT.  Promising to see.     https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/en-panama-capturan-a-solicitado-por-ee-uu-en-operacion-contra-fraude-bancario-OB10112738 The National Police reported on Wednesday, January 8, that a Cuban citizen requested for extradition by the United States was arrested. According to the entity, …

Crime

Minister of Public Security warns it’s not always the BIG drug seizures that damage PANAMA.

Ábrego explained that gangs and criminal groups have changed their methods https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/ministro-abrego-alerta-sobre-el-incremento-del-microtrafico-en-el-pais-BY8247452# On Tuesday, August 13, the Minister of Public Security, Frank Ábrego, warned the country about the devastating impact of micro-trafficking on Panamanian society. Ábrego described this illegality as one of the “main scourges affecting humanity” today. According to …

Bocas del Toro

Was I lying or what??? MULINO is a “Godsend”. Going after ASEP and Energy sector. Your F—-D now Haley!!!

Hey Raul—-check out ECO-FLOW!!!!  God please stick it up these people’s asses.    https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/mulino-i-am-seriously-going-after-naturgy-if-it-does-not-correct-itself During his weekly press conference, President José Raúl Mulino issued a warning to the energy distribution company Naturgy.  “I think we are all victims of Naturgy here.  On Saturday, a compressor and an air conditioner broke down …

Chiriqui

EX-PAT ALERT: Scammer and Fraudsters in PANAMA as well.

https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/operation-galardon-has-11-people-arrested-for-fraud-in-chiriqui-and-panama Since the early hours of Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Panamanian officials have been carrying out an operation against a criminal group dedicated to committing fraud.  The operation has led to the execution of more than 20 simultaneous search warrants in the provinces of Chiriquí and Panama.  This is Operation Galardón, …

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Spain joins Panama in DEATH investigation in Bocas. * Start with RED FROG SECURITY GUARDS

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/policia-colabora-desde-espana-con-panama-en-las-pesquisas-por-la-muerte-de-joven-en-bocas-MF8135860 On July 30, the Panama Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that the body belonged to Eneritz Argintxona The Basque Police (Ertzaintza) have been collaborating “from the very beginning” with the Panamanian authorities in the investigation launched in the Central American country into the death of young Spanish woman Eneritz Argintxona. At …

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PREZ MULINO: Take a look at RED FROG BEACH in Bocas!! New ASEP fines for operating without concession.

How does 20 years under 4 administrations without a concession sound?  Arbitrarily assigning different prices per KwH that are unregulated and essentially a “monopoly” run by an asshole that has been permitted to act with impunity.   TAKE A LOOK at ECO-FLOW.    Your Welcome Prez.  Your pal-  “JB”.  AMERICAN and …

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Hey, Tyson is back in the ring, …..why not me? Coming off the sidelines as this is TOO CRAZY!!

OP ED: James “JB” Bryson The 20 Year Dysfunctional Fuck Story that is RED FROG BEACH AND RESORT is truly taking on zeigeist worthy and mythical proportions. Needless to say, I “still” receive snippets, updates, “little birdies”, and “new stories of buffoonery” from my “BOCAS BRIGADE”.  TRUE, my wife has …

Crime

Many factors contribute to alarming rise in violent crime; Panama sees a “deadly” weekend.

The loss of fundamental values ​​and the expansion of organized crime in Panama are eroding the security and well-being of society, leaving in their wake a trail of violence and fear under the regime of death, said criminologist Marco Aurelio Álvarez. The expert refers to the violence that is ravaging …

Crime

Search of prisons reveal worlds worst kept secret—“Panama jails are anything but safe”

EX-PATS-  Don’t get arrested here. Period!!!  ( unless your from MINNESOTA =-)   =-)  ) More than 500 units of the National Police participated in each of these searches. https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/decomisan-armas-de-fuego-drones-y-mas-de-27-mil-dolares-en-centros-penitenciarios-AK7628406?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc In the current administration of the President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, the public security forces, in more than 250 …

Crime

Dangerous and Highly Wanted Ecuadorian “TERRORIST” seized and deported from Panama.

Julio Alberto Martínez Alcívar alias “Negro Tulio”, the dangerous Ecuadorian terrorist, was deported along with his partner, Alexandra Germania Estrada Aquino, this Saturday, June 1, following a strict security protocol towards their country. According to the Panamanian police, alias Negro Tulio is accused of having participated in several terrorist acts …

Crime

Events in Brazil could impact punishments for PANAMA thieves and scumbags with ODEBRECHT.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/moises-bartlett-fallo-en-brasil-podria-impactar-caso-odebrecht-en-panama-BA7534289 The decision of the Supreme Federal Court in Brazil, declaring “absolute nullity” of the judicial acts in the “Lava Jato” case against Marcelo Odebrecht, raises questions about the effects of that ruling on the processes in Panama. A plot that includes 25 high-profile defendants, including former presidents Ricardo Martinelli …

Crime

Former thieves provide the best tips to avoid being victim.

When in doubt, ask a former scumbag out.  https://www.247mirror.com/es/avoid-getting-robbed?ly=native_one&abtv=e5cce607-dfc8-45d4-94ca-fc3b994be19f Do you think your neighborhood is safe? Unfortunately, in the US alone there are more than 2.5 million robberies a year, which means that a robbery occurs every 26 seconds. Thieves will most likely laugh out loud at the common “one …

Crime

The cost of pursuing freedom MUCH HIGHER and DANGEROUS for women.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/mujeres-migrantes-victimas-de-robos-violaciones-y-con-sus-hijos-a-cuestas-MX7213817 So far this year, some 130,000 people have crossed the Darién jungle, of which 104,000 are adults, and of this figure around 35% are women. Migration has long ceased to be a man’s thing. Women alone, with children or with their partners leave their homes behind, having to go …

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ODEBRECHT,”Mossack/Fonseca”,PANAMA PAPERS- Trial finally underway.

https://apnews.com/article/panama-papers-odebrecht-trial-50e8e62ae2021c417e49751d7cfe0331 PANAMA CITY (AP) — Eight years after 11 million leaked secret financial documents revealed how some of the world’s richest people hide their wealth, more than two dozen defendants are on trial in Panama for their alleged roles. The repercussions of the leaks were far-ranging, prompting the resignation of …