Cortizo make official announcement on Supreme Court Ruling
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/231128/cortizo-pronuncia-fallo-inconstitucionalidad-csj The president of the Republic of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, assured that he received and will abide by the decision of the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ), which declared unconstitutional the Law 406 contract, which allows the exploration and exploitation of the Cobre Panamá mine for a period of 20 …
Law 406 is universally viewed upon as being unconstitutional. Cortizo agrees
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/231128/razones-contrato-ley-406-inconstitucional The Plenary Session of the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) had no doubt that the Law 406 contract, which allowed exploration and exploitation of the Cobre Panamá mine, is a constitutional conflict considering first that it violates the fundamental rights of life, health and of a healthy environment, free …
Look at these two visions of stable equality in the LATAM region.
The presidents of Venezuela and Colombia, Nicolás Maduro and Gustavo Petro, respectively, met this Saturday in Caracas, for the fourth time in private in the last 15 months, to address issues that affect these neighboring nations, including migration and risks of drought. Around 3:00 p.m. local time (7:00 p.m. GMT), …
Panama riots still main story of LATAM.
Fecamco issued an alert about the crisis that has affected Panama for almost a month, marked by road blockades in rejection. The businessmen made an urgent call to the Panamanian Government and other actors involved to immediately establish a dialogue that promotes the search for a solution. The Evangelical Alliance of …
Issues with Indigenous disputes causing a “perfect storm” of in country infrastructure.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/231117/manifestaciones-tomaron-calles-pais In Panama City and in the interior of the country the scenes were the same: Street closures and mobilizations. The protests began early at a slow pace, but progressively increased as citizens traveled by different modes of transportation to get to their workplaces. In the capital city, public transportation …
Civil unrest in Panama becoming more than a “regional” disturbance. Affecting flights.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/231116/united-cancela-vuelos-panama-disturbios-civiles The mishaps that have caused road blockages in Panama City caused United Airlines to cancel three flights scheduled between November 16 and 17. Information from the company indicates that the canceled return is UA1034, from Houston, which ends up impacting the itineraries of flights UA727 and UA1031, which will …
More protests involving the Education System
http://elsiglo.com.pa/panama/docentes-luto-exigen-renuncia-ministra-educacion/24239187 Educators protest in various sectors of the national territory Educators are protesting in different parts of the country. They do so dressed in black after the cold-blooded murder of an educator and the husband of a teacher when they participated in the closures in Chame, province of Panama Oeste. In …
Mining protests are pulling the country apart from within. Becoming very violent
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/231108/procuraduria-abre-175-investigaciones-crisis-surgida-protestas-antimineria The Attorney General’s Office detailed this Wednesday, November 8, that during the last two weeks during the protests against Law No. 406, 175 investigations have been opened for the commission of various crimes, including intentional and negligent homicide and extortion, among others. . As a result of these investigations, …
As was case with “Moody’s” – “Standard and Poors” is downgrading Panama.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/231108/s-p-mantiene-calificacion-riesgo-panama-bbb-ajusta-perspectiva-negativa The risk rating agency Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (S&P) maintained the investment grade risk rating for Panama at “BBB”, but adjusted the outlook from “stable” to “negative”, as a result of the recent protests and closures. of streets against Law 406, the Ministry of Economy and Finance …
Martinelli legal team state Government has gone “beyond the law” to affect elections.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/231108/abogados-martinelli-denuncian-irregularidades-recurso-casacion The legal team of former president Ricardo Martinelli in a press conference denounced a series of procedural irregularities in matters of cassation appeals, which are being tried in the Superior Court for the Settlement of Criminal Cases. Lawyer Carlos Carrillo, from the legal team of former president Martinelli, denounced …
Torrijos chimes in on blame for mining fiasco.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/politica/231107/martin-torrijos-condena-violencia-protestas-minera-panama The presidential candidate for the Popular Party, Martín Torrijos, condemned the violence that has been recorded in the protests against the law contract between the State and Minera Panamá, which has claimed the lives of two people. “It is regrettable that we are witnessing confrontations between Panamanians and Panamanians …
Panama’s issues with canal drought, will impact negatively on MOODY’s credit rating.
A worsening of the phenomenon would affect exports of raw materials and goods from the US East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico, such as grain, oil and gas. Moody’s Investors Service warned that the drought crisis presented by the Panama Canal will be aggravated by the return of the …
I woke up a little late this morning. Chaos in the streets
My wife, whom we always seem to coordinate things together took it upon herself to run a few errands. I then get my cell ringing, and the background is like she’s in the middle of a war zone. Indeed, the issues with the Mining workers and the government is reaching …
I’m about to relax after a Long week, Love to my “Bocas Brigade” Here’s where we are: SUNDAY
In retrospect I can’t truly fathom the work I have put into this criminal enterprise. I am in luck to have a biographer who has kept perfect accounting of my postings. Why they saved everything I have said about JOE HALEY- STEVEN BOLTON- DANIEL CRANNEY, RICARODO SERVERINO,MIRANDA BUSSING, LORA HASSEN, …
NEW RED FROG NEGLIEGIENCE and BULLSHIT: Get this to GREEN GLOBE ASAP. You will get what is coming to you for your abuse.
You have been made well aware of the feral dogs roaming around the property. Further making it dangerous for guests and residents alike. I’m sure people like walking with a cup of coffee to come up on the remains of a mutilated Two-Toed Sloth. Killed by these reckless un addressed …
Requested posting from one of your own: Well written and poignant concerning what ONE MAN can do to a good group of people.
ENGLISH A reflection of what should be: Red Frog Beach has the potential to be the premier location in Panama for real estate investment. The beaches are breathtaking. The wildlife is constantly a source of amazement. The flora and fauna are heavenly. At every turn there is something to see. …
Make love to your money “one last time”. Light a candle, pour some wine, cause if you give it to your boy in Bocas, you will never see it again!
(JB posting for a good friend)—— You will never see the real books, never see the real land or underlying asset, never get the truth, Your better off taking a walk down the beach with a bottle of Bourbon and a joint. Look at the ocean, listen to the waves, …
How LONG will people let this happen. Same stuff from 10 years ago found online.
The tourist complex Red Frog Beach projected in the Island of Bastimentos, in Panama, is an example of the local communities’ mobilization to face the property speculation threat and the use of natural resources linked to tourism. Photography by: Island of Bastimentos. Source: Dronepicr, creative commons license. The Red Frog …
This sounds like something a legit Green Globe Certified purveyor of Electricity would appear at.
A network will work to accelerate the transition to zero emissions in Latin America Aligning will require an average annual investment of $150 billion between 2026 and 2030 and at least $207 billion between 2031 and 2035. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/231023/red-trabajara-acelerar-transicion-cero-emisiones-america-latina The transition to zero net emissions is moving slowly in …
Multiple factions of discontent turn PC into chaos.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/231023/siguen-protestas-bloqueos-vias-sancion-contrato-minero This weekend there were demonstrations in front of the building where Cortizo resides and the headquarters of the ruling Democratic Revolutionary Party. Due to the closure of roads, delays in the arrival of workers to their jobs have been reported. Also low vehicular traffic for fear of being left in …
“Realizing Goals” continues to add solid core of contributors to the party
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/politica/231019/miguel-salas-renuncia-panamenismo-postula-diputado-rm Former deputy Miguel Salas resigned from the Panameñista Party, enrolled in Realizing Goals (RM) and will once again seek the seat in the circuit (3-1) in the province of Colón, but under the banner of this new group. Salas was a deputy for Colón for the Panameñista Party during …
Ex-Pats in Mexico bracing for a strong storm. One of the benefits of Panama
https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/video/strong-hurricane-norma-set-to-hit-mexico I have a friend that is currently living in La Paz; Mexico and they will be bracing for a Hurricane this weekend. With the US economy treating non wealthy Americans like shit, expect places like Panama, Mexico, Belize, and Costa Rica to yearly on a consistent basis see …
Gaby makes strong RIGHT stance on LGBTQ people. Very progressive, you don’t cheat with men anyways.
Human nature has not changed at all: “He who is born a woman is a woman and he who is born a man is a man, let us protect the family. That has been the basis on which our society has been built,” warned José Gabriel Carrizo, presidential candidate for the …
FORBES forum to showcase the powerful women of Panama.
In a press release shared by Forbes to this newspaper, it is reported on the launch of the “Forbes Powerful Women Forum in Panama”, which will take place this Wednesday, October 18 at the Panama Convention Center, starting at 2:00 p.m The event seeks to provide visibility to professional women in the …
The only company with a DIVISION for BRIBES continues to stain Panama: ODEBRECHT
Graciela Dixón, former judge of the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) and consultant for the Norberto Odebrecht Construction Company (CNO), assured that the Public Contracting Court ignores the arbitration law and the Political Constitution of Panama in the conflict that exists between the company and the Tocumen International Airport (Aitsa) …
Honoring Request of Red Frog Owner:
Before I sign off for the weekend, I wanted to post something that a Red Frog Beach owner asked me to do yesterday. My first question was with two sites that have popped up that I have ZERO to do with, why not them? And secondly, should I not be sending …
TIMES UP: RED FROG BEACH- BROKE due to ONE GUY. JOSEPH HALEY- The sins behind the smile
OK ladies and gentleman, hopefully you are persuing what was sent to yu yesterday. At least the smart ones are. The PNO emails and phones have never been more active. People have seen the light. There are enough of you now to proceed, It’s just time. This news comes from …
US faces exploding issue like Darien on the Texas border with Mexico. #immigration2024#1issue
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/internacional/america/231009/inflacion-escasez-azotan-frontera-mexico-medidas-antimigrantes-texas Businessmen denounced this Monday that the northern border of Mexico faces a food shortage and inflation due to the restrictions imposed by the Government of Texas on border crossings in the face of the unprecedented migratory wave in the region. The arbitrary inspections of goods trucks implemented last month …
Panama recognizes the unlimited value of Solar. If not only you could add this to your own home in RED FROG
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/231003/transformacion-energetica-empresarial-soluciones-inteligentes In today’s dynamic business scenario, efficient management of energy resources is not only a priority, but a key differentiator for success. Companies face the crossroads of balancing the growing demand for energy with the prevailing need to reduce costs and minimize environmental impact. In this context, Erco Energía positions …