Human Interest

Nito will go down as a “capable” President, who just did not keep his word.

Go and read the PNO archives and see how much I postured and rallied for Nito to beat “Spock” back 5 years ago. Sure he was already an established “elitist” within Panama, but he seemed like a pragmatic man and much better than the opposing choice. As his term comes …

Legal

Judge supports decision invoked, and rejects charges to interfere with Martinelli.

The Second Settlement Court for Criminal Cases of the First Judicial Circuit of Panama, in charge of Judge Baloísa Marquínez M., flatly rejected the brief invoking electoral criminal jurisdiction presented by the lawyer Luis E. Camacho González in favor of a former president of the Republic, Ricardo Martinelli, within the …

Politics

Carrizo trying to garner favor with the working class.

Panama……..please see through this man. He is an elitist now and there is no turning back. Hundreds of followers showed up on the grounds of the Veraguas Fair in the district of Soná, in the province of Veraguas, in support of the presidential candidate for the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD), …

Politics

Roux can’t fix internal of party, let alone Panama. Keep yapping Spock.

The presidential candidate for the Cambio Democrático (CD) party, Rómulo Roux, in a speech with proposals and some criticism of the government and his adversaries within the party, yesterday launched his political campaign for the primary elections on July 9. In a political act attended by a considerable group of …

Politics

Carrizo doing his best to put on the Prez face.

“Hey everyone is invited to my new mansion totally bought and paid for with money that should have gone to you!”   The presidential candidate for the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD), José Gabriel Carrizo, the youngest in this electoral campaign, wins the acceptance of his adult supporters, as confirmed by …

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FOLLOW UP: The PRD and the Torrijos debacle.

Former President of the Republic Martín Torrijos questioned the current leadership of the ruling Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) and the intentions of some of its members to promote their expulsion from this political group founded by his father, former general Omar Torrijos. Last week Víctor Chachi De Gracia, former PRD prosecutor and …

Politics

Not so fast Marty? Torrijos may be banned from running.

Martín Torrijos, the son of Omar Torrijos, founder of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD), could face an expulsion process for running with another group and attacking the interests of the party. In addition to Torrijos, the same formula would apply to deputy Zulay Rodríguez, who hopes to become a candidate …

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This FAKE, CORRUPT (allegedly) POS shpuld spend weekends at his mannsion.

The presidential candidate, José Gabriel Carrizo, toured along with supporters, candidates and authorities some streets of the populous district. To the sound of the music, with the enthusiasm and affection that only the people of the townships of Victoriano Lorenzo and Mateo Iturralde, in the district of San Miguelito, know …

Politics

Cortizo openly supports movement for Fifth part ballot to be accepted.

Nothing like trying to dillute votes for Martinelli.  The President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo visited the Grupo Editorial El Siglo & La Estrella (GESE), this Wednesday as a guest of the renewed editorial board that includes professionals from different disciplines who participate ad honorem, within the framework of the 174 years …

Politics

Takes a licking and keeps on ticking. Yet another Martinelli pothole hits snag.

One of the defense lawyers in the New Bussines case filed a challenge against Judge Baloisa Marquínez, Second Liquidator of Criminal Cases, for which the hearing was postponed. In addition, the defense filed an appeal against the non-admission of a series of evidence that would be used during the trial …

Human Interest

What is “Asset Forfeiture”? What you should know in Panama.

The asset forfeiture law in Panama will not cover crimes against the public administration, if the Executive wants the Legislative to approve it this pre-election year. In a recent Tink Tank Trinka forum, three experts linked to this debate explained what is going on within the technical discussion tables and …

Politics

Powers that be intend to make it tough on Martinelli

Judge Baloisa Marquínez, of the Second Criminal Case Settlement Court, flatly rejected a request from the defense of former President Ricardo Martinelli, in which he raised respect for his electoral criminal jurisdiction. According to a statement from the Judicial Branch, the document invoking electoral criminal jurisdiction was presented by Alejandro …

Politics

The mud slinging begins: Shots taken at Abrego

The general secretary of the National Land Administration Authority (ANATI), Víctor Vergara, explained that the deputy Yanibel Ábrego did not buy 18.4 hectares in the village of Cirí Grande, Capira district, from the State but from a private citizen. What ANATI did, Vergara added, was the titling process, after the purchase-sale …

Politics

“Realizing goals” demonstrates democracy within Party.

Former President Ricardo Martinelli is not the only presidential candidate for the Realizando Metas (RM) party primaries, which will take place on June 4, 2023, ahead of the May 5, 2024 elections. There are three more figures that will go to this electoral contest within this political group: David Ochy, …

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Abrego makes it “official” for candidacy. I still feel an Abrego/Martinelli ticket.

Deputy Yanibel Ábrego and leader of the “El Cambio Es Ya” payroll, made official her presidential candidacy of the Cambio Democrático (CD) party, ahead of the elections on May 5, 2024. Accompanied by co-partisans and colleagues, she ran for the primaries of the political collective. Ábrego, who is in a …

Politics

Let the political sparring begin, it’s gonna be a long year. Abrego vs. Spock

The legal struggle between the president of the Cambio Democrático (CD) party, Rómulo Roux, and the deputy Yanibel Ábrego, who leads the faction “El cambio es ya”, does not stop. A war of legal resources against the regulations and the calendar of primary elections of CD, which includes the issue …

Politics

Abrego feels “fox in the henhouse”. Calls for recount of minutes for CD

The internal elections of the Cambio Democrático party to choose the new leaders of the Secretariat for Women and Youth, as well as the conventional ones responsible for choosing the new board of directors, have been full of controversy and denunciations of irregularities since their inception. The last Sunday. While the …

Politics

Abrego comes out swinging against “Spock”.

The deputy of Cambio Democrático (CD), Yanibel Ábrego, in the company of the deputies of this bench, spoke out for the slowness of the National Scrutiny Board, the counting of the votes, the internal elections of this political group, which It took place last Sunday, March 19.Ábrego assured that his …

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Martinelli and Abrego intend to wrap this up quickly. This is the winning ticket.

The deputy and current secretary of Cambio Democrático (CD), Yanibel Ábrego, went to the Federico Boyd Bilingual School in Capira, to exercise her right to vote.Ábrego arrived at this voting center in the company of the presidential candidate for Realizando Metas, Ricardo Martinelli. In addition, members of the political groups …

Politics

“Marty, don’t waste your time and money!” No shot

Martín Torrijos, former President of the Republic (2004-2009), announced through his social networks that he will run for the presidential elections of the next 2024.”Our Panama is experiencing a severe crisis that cannot be hidden. Things are not going well for Panamanian families. It only takes an illness in the …

Human Interest

Martinelli, Carrizo, Roux lead unofficial poll taken.

” How is it the guy doing no huge rallies and announcements for himself, is leading?” “Because life was better overall under his leadership” Voting intention is maintained. If the elections were held this weekend, Ricardo Martinelli, José Gabriel Carrizo and Rómulo Roux would lead the results.Martinelli would win the …

Politics

Third candidate announces Presidential intent

The former secretary general of the ruling Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD), Pedro Miguel González presented this Sunday his candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic for this political group that must choose its presidential standard-bearer in the primary elections that will be held next June eleven. Shortly before the arrival …

Politics

Martinelli methodically rising up the troops. No precedence for him not to run.

“ANYONE GOT A SPARE TICKET TO SHANGHAI”???????? A month ago, the former president of the Republic and leader of Realizando Metas (RM), Ricardo Martinelli had announced with great fanfare that the deputy of Cambio Democrático (CD), Génesis Arjona, could be the candidate for mayor of Panama for the collective political.However, …

Politics

Mayor has no small opinion of herself in anticipation of upcoming book.

The parliamentarian presents her book ‘Witness to history’ Between taunts and criticism of the current rulers, the deputy and journalist Mayín Correa, recounts her journalistic experiences and her management from public office. The communicator, who is very given to using her Twitter account to express her opinion, did not hesitate …

Journalism

Blinken commentary to have no bearing on Martinelli

WE SHALL SEE. IF HE RUNS THE “GOLDEN BOY” GETS HIS ASS KICKED. After the pronouncement made by Antony Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States. On the designation of former President Ricardo Martinelli as ineligible to enter that country due to his participation in corruption cases, the Attorney …

Politics

Time for “Dracula” to chime in with his two cents.

THE STRART OF THE NEW POLITICAL SEASON MEANS WE WILL BE HEARING ALOT MORE DRIVEL FROM “DRACULA”. SIMPLY EAR PAIN. Rómulo Roux, president of the Cambio Democrático party , maintains his position that if a union with another political group is materialized, he would be the one to lead that …

Politics

The slimy, young, ambitious RAT announces run for Prez.

LOOKS LIKE THE GOLDEN BOY WANTS A FEW NEW ROOMS ON HIS EMBEZZLEMENT CASTLE. The Vice President of the Republic, José Gabriel Carrizo, made official this Sunday his candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic for the May 2024 elections.Carrizo launched his candidacy in his homeland, Penonomé, in front of …

Human Interest

Is Political dialogue pushing Panama to be even more divided?

I have another reflection, and it is about the content of the dialogue. About the dialogue! The Panamanian crisis is not only political. The Panamanian crisis is economic, it is social, it is comprehensive, moral, it is a total crisis. All sectors of Panamanian society are affected by the crisis. Some more, some less, but …

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KNOWN CORRUPT HISTORY – PAST PRESIDENTS and CURRENT….WHY SINGLE OUT ONE?

OP ED:  James “JB” Bryson   The US State Department Points Finger at Ricardo Martinelli as a Corrupt Politician, as an expat Living and doing business in Panama for over 20 years its almost been a competition between the last 5 Presidents to see which one could be more enriched. …

Journalism

Martinellli has survived much bigger smear campaigns. He WILL be President barring shady business.

Has Varela served time? Has Porcell served time? Has Varela paid back monies received? Has Porcell done the same?   The former President of the Republic Ricardo Martinelli, who aspires to be the presidential candidate of his Realizando Metas (RM) party, facing the general elections on May 5, 2024, is …