Process of RE-PATRIATION of migrants has begun. Transport financed by US taxpayer.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjlqk0wv1no Panama on Tuesday started repatriating undocumented migrants on flights financed by the United States. The move comes less than two months after José Raúl Mulino was sworn in as Panama’s president. Mr Mulino campaigned on a promise to “close” the Darién Gap, the dangerous stretch of jungle which more …
CHINA remains keen on imprinting influence in Latin America. Keep an eye on these slippery F–K’s.
Varela’s BFF’s!!! https://indepthnews.net/the-chinese-investment-in-latin-america-is-changing/ BUENOS AIRES, Argentina | 17 August 2024 (IDN) — In the past decade, Chinese investment into Latin America has so often been characterised by large infrastructure projects: roads, railways, dams and ports, among others, frequently backed by state finance, and in many countries arriving under the banner of the Belt and Road Initiative. …
MULINO continues to show a set of “balls”. Joins Spain in openly challenging MADURO.
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 …
Venezuelan OPPOSITION calls for World to unite against MADURO on the 17th.
https://www.newsroompanama.com/world/venezuelan-opposition-calls-for-global-mobilization-august-17 Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called for new protests on Saturday August 17 amid allegations of electoral fraud, after leftist President Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner for a third term. Very interesting information below as to how Maria has definitive proof that Maduro lost the election …
Venezuela OPPOSITION sees better success with NEIGHBORING LATAM instead of West pressure.
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 …
NOW on to MEXICO: Please be informed and know the TRUTH
OP ED: by “ME” J.B Bryson https://apnews.com/article/mexico-elections-president-governorships-lopez-obrador-d7fef5c7ac964072401ba6d9809dd7d4 Hello all- for those that have been on PNO since the onset 7 years ago, some may recall what I did before I retired. I spent 26 years working for the CBP. For those not familiar with the acronym is “Customs and Border …
TODAY is IMMIGRATION TRUTH day at PNO. Darien, Mexico, to US Politics.
https://catalyst.independent.org/2023/02/13/darien-gap-tragedy/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsy1BhD7ARIsAHOi4xYyCJZVzlFmoLlOE4VqBfc-R-7BG_eJyfJCDWo8TvgDBdAXLi6LddoaAuPWEALw_wcB The Americas are bisected by a landmass known as the Darien Gap, a long undeveloped stretch of terrain on the Colombia-Panama border not traversed by any paved road. This 100-mile jungle has for decades been a danger to migrants and an impediment to economic growth. It’s difficult to say …
Amid a nationwide uproar and shitstorm, MADURO says he will release ballot results. MY ASS
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 …
Mulino leading charge on transparency of VENEZUELA elections.
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 …
VENEZUELA going “fucking bananas” amid MADURO re-election fraud claims. People dying.
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 …
Ranking of PANAMA’s Best Retirement Locales: EX-PAT ALERT
* DESPITE the complete “skullfuckery” going on in Bocas del Toro……..PANAMA still a viable choice for seniors. https://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/baby-boomers/articles/best-places-to-retire-in-panama Key Takeaways Panama’s low cost of living and proximity to the U.S. make it a popular option for American retirees. From city life to coastal living, Panama offers a range of …
Middle East and UAE businesses are bullish on Panama opportunities.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/inversionistas-exploran-oportunidades-de-negocio-en-panama-GC8004998 The Ministry of Commerce explained to businessmen the strategic position of Panama, the competitive advantages and the benefits it offers as an ideal place for foreign investment A group of foreign investors, led by Kuwaiti businesswoman Dana Al Salem, came to Panama to learn about the competitive advantages and …
Mulino states re-patriation among apprehended immigrants will be voluntary. But opening plugged.
https://apnews.com/article/panama-us-migrants-darien-gap-ee20be313dcbed5d4b01b74754e112f8 PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino said Thursday that migrants entering Panama through the treacherous Darien Gap will only be sent back to their countries if they agree to do so, potentially diminishing the impact of stricter immigration enforcement Mulino had pushed. Mulino, who took office July 1, promised …
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 …
The “Profiteering, Greenwashing, and Prostitution” of PANAMA’s ecology, downplays the significance in LATAM.
Hoping that Mulino sees the “profiteers” that have LIED, CAJOLED, BRIBED, and DAMAGED the preious eco-systems in places like……BOCAS del TORO specifically via irresponsible and illegal development for the sole benefit of money. PANAMA plays a major role in the stabilization of the environment of all of LATAM> JB …
Deadly migration through “Darien” continues as Mulino and US cooperate to address.
https://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/panama-using-barbed-wire-block-darien-gap-us-bound-migrants-rcna159774 In a bid to block U.S.-bound migrants, Panama has installed barbed-wire fencing along the Darien Gap, sparking panic among migrants trying to cross the jungle that links South and Central America — but not necessarily stopping them. Videos of the barbed-wire barriers appeared as early as June 27 in WhatsApp …
This guy could be BEST PREZ EVER, and it’s not even a month. MULINO is true DOER!!! Not TALK
Actually addressing the LARGEST PROBLEM we have. Panama and the US will sign an agreement to stop migration http://Panama and the US will sign an agreement to stop migration José Raúl Mulino explained that the agreement entails an orderly repatriation process for any migrant who tries to enter Panama without …
Seven arrests made in Colombian “human trafficking” ring. Affecting all of LATAM.
The network ‘gave foreigners lodging, food, transportation and false documentation’ https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/detienen-a-siete-miembros-de-una-red-dedicada-al-trafico-de-migrantes-enviados-a-panama-JM7680083 Colombian authorities detained seven alleged members of a criminal network known as ‘Los Coyoteros’ that was dedicated to smuggling migrants from the borders with Venezuela and Ecuador, and located six buses with more than 100 migrants that were going …
MEXICO committing over $108 Million to address Migration………PANAMA???????
The Mexican Foreign Ministry indicated that currently, Amexcid, 26 cooperation projects are being executed https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/mundo/mexico-destina-1083-millones-para-atender-las-causas-de-la-migracion-en-la-region-XC7657202?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The Government of Mexico, through the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (Amexcid) and the International Development Cooperation (CID) mechanisms, reported this Tuesday that it allocated 108.3 million dollars to address causes of migration in …
Panama applauded and welcomed into EU Security Council. Big step, on big stage.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/union-europea-felicita-a-panama-por-su-ingreso-al-consejo-de-seguridad-de-la-onu-IE7611208 Borrell pointed out that the EU hopes to maintain “close” cooperation with Panama The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, congratulated Panama, as well as Denmark, Greece, Pakistan and Somalia, for their election as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the …
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 …
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 …
CHINA “CHIMES” in on Mulino victory. (“asks if he wants same deal as Varela”) * IMHO
* This guy had his hand up Varela’s ass more than Jim Henson did with Kermit!” https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/china-felicita-al-presidente-electo-jose-raul-mulino-XF7304606 Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Mulino on his election as President of Panama, highlighting the milestone of establishing diplomatic relations between China and Panama in 2017. Xi Jinping’s message …
Martinelli asylum officially agitating relations of Nicaragua and Panama.
“What a life this “MFer” has led!!!! I mean it’s been anything but BORING” Panama feels ‘truly affected’ by Nicaragua’s permissive attitude. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mire) reported this Monday, April 22, that it called the Panamanian ambassador in the city of Managua Nicaragua for consultations. According to Mire, …
Things are BAD when Ortega administration in Nicaragua are being un-supportive.
http://elsiglo.com.pa/panama/panama-nicaragua-enfrentados-martinelli/24247191 The government of Nicaragua alleges that the State of Panama ‘has the obligation to provide’ all facilities ANSWER. Panama and Nicaragua maintain a diplomatic dispute that has as its central axis the political asylum granted to former president Ricardo Martinelli. Through a note from the government of Daniel Ortega, the Panamanian government is …
“SPOCK” is nothing if not determined and consistent.
OP ED “JB”- Sort of a dead time for me topic wise as nothing is particularly “juicy” to chime in on. Pretty much the opposite of an election year back home. Romelo Roux- whom “PNO” has lovingly monikered “Spock” for years now because, well,……………………….? OK, having passed the obvious, it …
Brazilian Prez unwanted in Israel after Holocaust comparisons.
The Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel Katz, declared this Monday, February 19, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva “persona non grata” for comparing the current war against Hamas in Gaza with the Holocaust. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/israel-declara-a-lula-persona-non-grata-por-sus-comentarios-sobre-el-holocausto-ED6162006 “He is persona non grata in the State of Israel as long as he does not retract his …
Kansas City Chiefs make it 3 out of 4 in winning SUPER BOWL. Just ask Taylor.
I am well aware of the difference between what LATAM refer to as “FOOTBALL” and us GRINGOES, but the biggest sporting event in the US passed last SUNDAY, with KANSAS CITY taking home the crown. With Pop Icon TAYLOR SWIFT cheering on her boyfriend of the moment, the CHIEFS needed …
Carnaval is HERE. Not exactly on par with Brazil, but a big deal in PANAMA nonetheless.
In parallel to the celebration, the 2024 electoral campaign adds an additional element of interest. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/panama-da-inicio-a-sus-carnavales-2024-con-esplendor-y-una-campana-electoral-GH6090697 Infectious music and an explosion of color mark the beginning of the 2024 Carnivals, which this year takes on special meaning as it coincides with the 2024 electoral campaign, adding a political touch to …
EU- to “headquarter LATAM operations in PANAMA” Win by DEFAULT.
“JB” This is actually historic and prolific news that appeared as merely a “blurb” in the news today. Effective as of JANUARY 16, 2024- The European Union has identified The Republic of PANAMA as the destination of it’s HEADQUARTERS for LATAM operations. In and of itself, it is a highly …