Colon: Continues to be shining light of SHIT in Panama. Man shot inside hospital EX-PAT: Alert
The man remained hospitalized after receiving burns on his body as a result of a first attempted murder This Wednesday night Amado Bárcenas was riddled with shots in a private hospital in the Cuatro Altos area, in the province of Colón. Bárcenas, 33 years old, was surprised by five hitmen …
Back at home, “Age” is a talking point of next election cycle
In mid-November, Joe Biden became the first sitting President of the United States, having reached the age of eighty. A reality shared by Nancy Pelosi, who presided over the House of Representatives until her 82nd birthday, and by former President Donald Trump, who at 76 is emerging as a candidate for …
Government and Copper mine disagree
The deadline for the Panamanian government and Minera Panama to reach an agreement expired at midnight yesterday. There was no agreement, despite the fact that Minera Panamá, a few days ago, accepted the Government’s proposal. “Minera Panamá understands the general terms proposed by the National Government of Panama, while considering …
ASK JOYCE: Stay tuned for many Ex-Pat and Baby Boomer events
Be sure to check in from time to time to see the many events and excursions that Joyce from BLASTBOOMER has going on in Panama. (click on images to enlarge)
PANAMA History: The importance of Dec.12th
The controversy began in the year 1946. Once the first anniversary of the end of World War II was fulfilled, Panama asked the Government of the United States to vacate the 130 military bases that it maintained throughout the national territory. When the United States joined the hostilities, in 1942 Panama …
HUMAN RIGHTS ignited at issues in Panama, as well as other Latin American countries.
PANAMA prison system is known to the world as being one of the worst. Three hundred and ninety nine tongues of men begging to be taken out of the cell in the heat of the night awaited Felipe and the police. The officers ignored the call. Four walls, one door, and …
Have to post. This actually just occurred to me.
Perhaps, being an ex-pat and living here has made me obtuse over the years to something that is very clear. Panamanians as a WHOLE, do not speak English very well. (if at all). We have travelled to Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic to name a few. All have in general …
PRD plans to hook wagon to slimy Carrizo. Snail trail of fraud follows him.
The presidential calls of the pro-government Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) begin to accelerate the pace and draw up their strategies to achieve their plans to be elected in primaries as presidential standard-bearer of the largest political party in the country. The PRD has already announced that its primary elections will …
Change the name, doesn’t change the game!! Watch your back at Red Frog. Are you safe???
Well I was debating and debating with myself whether I would ever write about the Bocas del Toro debacle that is Red Frog Beach. After spending the last 8 days in Bocas del Toro I’ve made some promises and can’t hold back any longer. The promise I made myself and …
Like going back to the 80’s. Panama location vital to drug trade.
The Spanish Civil Guard and Europol on Monday dismantled a “super cartel” of drugs that controlled a third of the cocaine traffic that entered the old continent. According to investigations by the Spanish Civil Guard, the drug supplier was a Panamanian living in Dubai who the authorities classify as one …
He just moved the workers that are building his under the table mansion.
The Vice President of the Republic, José Gabriel Carrizo, has intensified his appearance at inauguration events for public works or works financed by the State, a few months after a ban was issued for pre-candidates and candidates for popularly elected positions to participate in inauguration events of Public Works. Although …
Panama makes clear statement who it is rooting for in World Cup.
“Good for Argentina. I want Messi to be champion” The history between Mexico and Panama experienced a new chapter today in the World Cup duel between Mexicans and Argentines. Lionel Messi’s albiceleste thrashed El Tri 2-0 and the Panamanians celebrated… “Mexicans turning off their networks for a couple of days due …
Zulay claims dirty pool as she feels she is being targeted.
Deputy Zulay Rodríguez assured that the leadership of the ruling Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) and the government would be aligned “against him” to supposedly stop his aspirations to run for the Presidency of the Republic. This was stated this Monday in the “Cover” of La Estrella de Panamá by the …
Panamanians are victims of law from their ignorance of the crimes within.
The rule of law and corruption The law protects the legal assets that explain the existence of a company. Those who unite in society respond to a community of roots and dreams. This is how the nation first arises: beings with common cradles and graves, with common values. And the State arises when …
Added speciates to CVITERS program as conservations takes centerholf.
The CITES extreme control of the trade of sharks, rays and frogs The 19th CITES World Conference on Wildlife concluded yesterday in Panama with the ratification of protecting 54 species of sharks, rays and the glass frog ByEFE Servicesonline@laestrella.com.pa Updated 11/26/2022 00:00Created 11/26/2022 00:00 The 19th World Conference on Wildlife …
The lack of a plan for Latin American Prisons will soon become too far to overcome. Answers exist.
The few programs that exist in prisons lack a scientific basis, because there is no team of specialists to make a scientific and comprehensive diagnosis of criminal behavior ByMarlene Headmtesta@laestrella.com.pa Updated 11/25/2022 00:00Created 11/25/2022 00:00 We have to work on public policies in the long term, and not government policies. I …
This guy “gets it”, and there is a pathway to a solution. I would love an audience with him.
Migration flows have accompanied Panama since long before the colonial period and have been fundamental in the current sociocultural and economic construction of the country. Despite this weight in society, the Panamanian State has not had –and does not have– a coherent integration policy for migrants arriving in the country, …
Nito post a new Chancellors of Foreign Affairs
The President of the Republic of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, made official the appointments of Vladimir A. Franco Sousa, as the new Vice Chancellor of Foreign Relations and Yill del Carmen Otero, as the new Vice Minister of Multilateral Affairs and International Cooperation. The latter comes to the position to replace …
Who really owns land in PANAMA? A Grift that has gone for years. But I know who owns “POLO” Joe.
‘Who are the owners of the land in Panama?’ second edition No government plan of the last three administrations proposes a way out of the unequal distribution of land in Panama, while on the contrary, it worsens ByAbdiel Ivan Quinterojournalists@laestrella.com.pa Updated 11/20/2022 00:00Created 11/20/2022 00:00 ‘Who are the owners of …
PM deliberates the future of ODEBRECHT case.
The Public Ministry has two business days to analyze whether to file an appeal in the Odebrecht case. The MP was notified by mail by the Third Settlement Court for Criminal Cases of Mixed Order No.09 of November 7, 2022, in which 35 people were called to trial for crimes …
The GLOBE takes a two week hiatus as the World Cup has started.
The ball is already rolling in Qatar. Ecuador and the host country were in charge of launching this soccer party with the opening match this Sunday. With a 2-0 victory, Ecuador, with both goals scored by Enner Valencia, kept the three points of the match, positioning itself so far in first …
Panamanians and EX-Pats should know more about IDAAN. Quality of H20 and Quality of septic.
The National Government will not promote changes to the law of the Institute of National Aqueducts and Sewers (Idaan), but it is advancing in a process of transformation of the entity, which according to its director Juan Antonio Ducruet, is already in operation and its results, he assures, will be …
PANAMA already known for deplorable prisons, due to get worse from overpopulation
“Whoever does not live it, does not understand it, but you have to get used to it. There’s no other option!”. Whoever affirms this is one of the more than 21,000 prisoners who survive in the country’s jails. The prisoner testified with resignation, in that purgatory, the feeling of abandonment of him as …
Gain education on the archeological history of PANAMA.
The Archeology Laboratory of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), in Amador, houses human and animal skeletal remains that have been found over several decades in different scientific excavations in Panama. Dr. Nicole Smith-Guzmán was recently appointed curator of the Archeology Laboratory and is organizing the vast collection. Her goal is …
PANAMA- much like the world, needs a REAL policy on immigration problems.
Migration flows have accompanied Panama since long before the colonial period and have been fundamental in the current sociocultural and economic construction of the country. Despite this weight in society, the Panamanian State has not had –and does not have– a coherent integration policy for migrants arriving in the country, …
Panama trying to recover construction to pre-COVID levels.
Historically, the construction sector is one of the main engines of economic growth in Panama. But during the covid-19 pandemic it was one of the most affected, falling by up to 50% (2020), and to date it has not achieved the growth levels it had before (pre-pandemic). The construction sector will …
Some other living options in East Panama.
Panama East has more and more options to live. It is an ideal area for those families who want to buy their first home, since there is something for all tastes and budgets. Many consider it an area far from the city, however, due to the urbanization that continues to grow, you will …
US Ambassador plans to deal with immigration. Homeless and incoming migrants huge threat to tourism.
Mari Carmen Aponte, the new United States ambassador to Panama, arrived yesterday in the capital to fill a diplomatic vacuum that had persisted for four years, since the departure of her predecessor John Feeley (2018). “After a long wait, I am finally in Panama,” the diplomat said at the airport. A …
Keeping an eye on Panama inflation.
Until October 2022, inflation in Panama accumulates a growth of 3.1%, compared to the same period in 2021. Only in October it reflected a year-on-year variation of 1.7%, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), of the Institute National Statistics and Census (Inec) published by the General Accounting Office of …
We saw this alliance months ago. Lock up the next election.
Eventually she will realize that VP is her fastest path to the Presidency. Ricardo is running so it’s over. A definitive closure of the Electoral Tribunal of the expulsion process of the 15 “rebel” deputies of the Cambio Democrático party, led by the current general secretary of this political group, …