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Opinion columns and commentary by “JB” Bryson on Panama politics, Bocas del Toro, public life and expat concerns. Opinion, not straight news reporting.

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

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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 streets, some holding placards, shouting…

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

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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 stoned to death. Of that,…

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Is There Money Missing- Whodunnit?- And Why? A “Dipshit” Mystery Theater Play

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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. Electricity NOT Included. ( However…

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Sketchy Meetings, Illegal Board Changes, just another day at “RED FRAUD BEACH

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OP ED: “JB” Biggest JOKE ever that PANAMA MEDIA is asleep at the wheel, and my stupid ass has to keep turning the kitchen lights on. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Turtle Beach Hacienda Corporation sued PH Red Frog Beach Club and OGI, before Bocas del Toro Circuit Judge. Turtle claims that OGI’s meeting dated March 31, 2021 is…

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

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“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 continues to attract interest from…

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WOW: I could give you more than (6) by just sending you to “RFB”? Unreal

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“JB”-  How about over $280 Million over a 20 year span?????    Talk about “stepping over dollars to pick up dimes”,,,,,,,       WAKE UP “REAL” Panama Press……#LAESTRELLA,#LAPRENSA….your “PULITZER” is being served up on a plate.   https://newsroompanama.com/2025/08/12/police-arrest-6-people-in-chiriqui-and-bocas-del-toro-for-financial-crimes-exceeding-2-8-million-to-a-bank/ The National Police, in partnership with the Public Prosecutor’s Office, carried out Operation Apáti in the…

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End Times Alert: Pinch Me, It’s 2025? Rwanda Is Accepting U.s Immigrant Deports

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“JB”-   I mean you HAVE to laugh your ass off to avoid your head exploding. “Bring me your poor, huddled, tired, masses (sic) edit. 2025………” so we can send them to the ass end of the planet once they get here”.. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/rwanda-donald-trump-kigali-east-african-south-sudan-b2802159.html   Rwanda agreed to accept up to 250 deportees from the United States…

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REAL” developers doing some “REAL” developing down in BDT. Miracles do happen

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“JB”– Those goddamn “pirates” at it again. Just bringing business and jobs to BDT that’s all. And I hear they do background checks to not employ MURDERERS.  Soggy Bottom Bar & Grill is a new establishment on Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panama, opened in July 2025. Located on Wizard Beach, it offers a Caribbean…

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HOLY SHIT? Are you telling me that this office is actually OPEN? WOW

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“JB”- Must not have a BDT branch……… Four public officials have been sanctioned by ANTAI for ethical violations, including traveling while incapacitated and being hired despite legal disqualifications. The National Authority for Transparency and Access to Information (ANTAI) has imposed sanctions on four public servants assigned to the Central Government for serious violations of the Code of Ethics , in cases…

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