Colombia has entered the final stretch of one of the most polarized elections in its recent history. After the first round of the presidential election held on May 31, right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and left-wing senator Iván Cepeda advanced to the runoff on June 21, in a contest that pits two opposing visions for the…
https://www.ecotvpanama.com/nacionales/defensa-carrizo-califica-extrema-la-medida-arresto-domiciliario-n6069743 Former Panamanian Vice President José Gabriel “Gaby” Carrizo was transferred this Thursday morning to Plaza Fortuna , where he is appearing before the Superior Court of Appeals as part of the process against him for alleged illicit enrichment . The appeal hearing, scheduled for this Thursday, February 12 ,( TODAY ) seeks to review…
Editorial: READER CONTRIBUTION As of February 10, 2026, investigations are intensifying into the former administration of Laurentino “Nito” Cortizo (2019–2024), amid reports that individuals linked to his inner circle, including figures like Roy Cortizo, are evading authorities. While official confirmation of Roy Cortizo’s specific location remains sensitive, local intelligence and reports suggest a potential hideout…
“JB”- Do this exercise each morning to restore your faith in humanity. https://youtu.be/VX-5fQYIXQg Former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo is facing legal proceedings for alleged illicit enrichment. He returned to Panama without being sworn in to the Central American Parliament (Parlacen), a procedure he had already attempted to complete last year alongside former President Laurentino…
“J.B” OpEd: If anyone can rip off the LAST (5) NOBEL PEACE PRIZE winners WITHOUT LOOKING IT UP, I’ll take a SHIT IN MY HAND ON CNN. I mean, WHO CARES????????????? The US MILITARY is NOT to be used to add to your fuckin TROPHY ROOM. Every time I try to understand this…
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/nicolas-maduro-trump-venezuelan-kristi-noem-miami-b2898569.html In the days since the Trump administration ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a late-night military raid, Alejandra Salima has spoken to fellow Venezuelan migrants in her role as an advocate. Like her, most voice feelings that seesaw between joy and trepidation, she said. The removal of Maduro is “a first step, but we’re nervous,” said Salima, who…
Op Ed: “JB”- So I was just sitting here compiling my 2025 “PNO” – YEAR in REVIEW. A BIG part of what I was composing was about how there is NO OTHER country in LATAM that has been more ADVERSELY affected over the past few years from the instability of VENEZUELA than us right here in…
The former president also denied any connection to the arrest of President José Raúl Mulino. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/varela-revela-conversaciones-recientes-con-martinelli-hemos-hablado-en-un-clima-mas-tranquilo-KN17839201 Former President Juan Carlos Varela stated yesterday that he has held talks with former President Ricardo Martinelli recently. During the internal elections of the Panameñista Party , he told Radio Panamá that his latest interactions with Martinelli have taken place in a “calmer” atmosphere , mainly focused on health issues ….
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/parlacen-excluye-de-la-agenda-la-juramentacion-de-cortizo-y-carrizo-NL17854009 The Central American Parliament is holding its plenary assembly today and tomorrow, during which the scheduled topics are being discussed. The swearing-in of former President Laurentino Cortizo and former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo has not been included. The Political Commission of the Central American Parliament (Parlacen) did not include in the agenda of…
