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 …
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 …
The crime of private corruption Omar Rodríguez Private corruption is a manifestation of corruption within the business world or between individuals, in which the public administration is not directly involved. Unlike public corruption, where officials or authorities abuse their positions, in private corruption, acts occur between individuals or private entities, …
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 …
“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 …
“JB”- Donny, your already Prez again. STOP with the narrative you and him were “loose acquaintances”. SMH. I’m saying you two teamed up on a High Schooler. Just cut the SHIT. To think that James Brown was the SANE one in that pic. LMFAO- I have less pics of …
“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 …
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/07/26/the-anti-corruption-prosecutors-office-arrested-four-former-district-representatives-for-alleged-embezzlement/ A Chiriquí judge and a Veraguas magistrate charged and ordered the arrest of the former representative and treasurer of the Dolega Communal Board for alleged embezzlement due to the irregular handling of decentralization funds through the Comprehensive Sustainable Development Program (PDIS). Meanwhile, in a second hearing held with …
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/deportes/futbol/carlo-ancelotti-condenado-a-un-ano-de-carcel-por-fraude-tributario-en-2014-LC14349398 The Provincial Court of Madrid also sentenced him to a fine of 386,361.93 euros in relation to the 2014 fraud. Former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was sentenced Wednesday to one year in prison for a crime against the Spanish Treasury during the 2014 fiscal year, while he was …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/abogado-presenta-denuncia-contra-ministro-del-canal-por-traicion-FE12437543 Attorney Neftalí Jaén filed the complaint based on the joint statement signed by the Minister and the Secretary of Defense of the United States. On Monday, May 5, attorney Neftalí Jaén filed a criminal complaint against Canal Minister José Icaza Clement for possibly committing a crime against the international …
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/top-5-de-los-diputados-que-mas-gastan-en-planilla-en-la-asamblea-nacional-MF12245328 The Comptroller’s Office published for the first time details of officials hired by the Assembly, revealing how much they earn, which office they work in, and for how long. According to the National Assembly ‘s payroll , published today by the Comptroller General’s Office , the representative with the highest monthly payroll expenditure …
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 …
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 …
OP ED: “JB”- If you have not read ALL of my recent posts on the US-Panama “CONFLICT”- for lack of a better term. Let me just simplify and summarize. EVERYONE KNOWS – PANAMA has competely RAPED-PILLAGED-and FUCKED the Canal Zone for 40 YEARS to benefit the wealthy and iconoclast elite …
OP ED: Colon has been a shithole and armpit for an entirely too long time. These outer areas of Panama have needed to be addressed for decades (espescially BOCAS del TORO ) in order to truly maximize the “tourism” of PANAMA. Honestly, NOBODY comes to Panama to hang out in Panama …
According to a technical report from MiAmbiente, there are serious environmental violations in Linton Bay Portobelo https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/denuncian-contaminacion-y-mal-manejo-en-area-protegida-de-portobelo-KE10149120 A technical report issued by the Ministry of the Environment (MiAmbiente) on the Linton Bay Portobelo project, located within the Portobelo National Park, points out serious environmental violations in that area. According to …
OP ED: Tell me, is this the same as,,,,,I don’t know…….having a company owned by a family member performing an environmental audit to be able to promote your real estate project as “GREEN“??? Well it does to me. EVENTUALLY, this type of smoke and mirrors, three card Monty, bullshit will hoipefully …
https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/just-shut-up-and-publish-the-minutes-of-the-elections-in-venezuela-and-recognize-the-will-of-the-people-1 Nicolás Maduro’s recent statement that “whoever messes with Venezuela, dries up” is a desperate attempt to intimidate those who defend freedom and justice in the region. This warning, steeped in Caribbean superstition, where authoritarianism is mixed with Santeria and magical thinking, seeks to sow fear, but it will not …
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/america/opositora-machado-ve-posible-que-paises-vecinos-logren-negociacion-efectiva-en-venezuela-EX8202251 Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said on Wednesday that she does not rule out Colombia, Brazil and Mexico being able to establish an “effective” solution for Venezuela through negotiations following the crisis triggered by the questionable re-election of President Nicolás Maduro. “I do not rule out that …
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 …
https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/maduro-says-he-is-ready-to-release-venezuela-vote-tallies Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has promised to release all the vote tallies from the disputed weekend election, as international pressure mounts on the South American leader to be “transparent” with the vote results. Maduro told reporters on Wednesday that the ruling party was ready to show the totality of …
https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panamanian-president-jose-raul-mulino-congratulated-17-nations-for-their-vote Javier Martínez-Acha, Foreign Minister of Panama, above, joined Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino who said to the world today “I congratulate the 17 nations that today voted in favor of a resolution in the Organization of American States that justified the purpose of the meeting regarding Venezuela. It was …
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/mundo/america/protestas-contra-la-reeleccion-de-maduro-dejan-cuatro-muertos-ED8115464?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The authorities also detained fifty people, including opposition leader Freddy Superlano. At least four people died in the violent protests that broke out on Monday after the disputed re-election of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and that were repressed by the authorities, before new demonstrations called this Tuesday by Chavismo …
https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/former-mayor-of-colon-alex-lee-facing-criminal-proceedings The former mayor of Colón, Alex Lee, is not only facing criminal proceedings for alleged irregularities in the management of funds from the Barrio Sur Communal Board in Colón; now the Court of Accounts has notified him of a summons to trial, the result of an investigation by …