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WORLD WATCHES: First AMERICAN Pope to lead the Catholic Church

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https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/mundo/la-maldad-no-prevalecera-el-primer-mensaje-del-papa-leon-xiv-al-mundo-EO12581207?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc In his address as pontiff, the priest called for peace, dialogue, and unity in the Church, paid tribute to Pope Francis, and recalled his pastoral visit to Peru. From the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica , the newly elected Pope Leo XIV delivered his first address to the world, marked by a powerful call for peace, dialogue,…

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PANAMA-US-CHINA: The international “Menage a Trois” Continues. One Huge BS story

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzlk259g2o A Hong Kong-based company has agreed to sell most of its stake in two key ports on the Panama Canal to a group led by US investment firm BlackRock. The sale comes after weeks of complaining by President Donald Trump that the canal is under Chinese control and that the US should take control…

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Lawsuit filed against MINISTER of the CANAL. How could this NOT HAPPEN? Duh

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/abogado-presenta-denuncia-contra-ministro-del-canal-por-traicion-FE12437543 Attorney Neftalí Jaén filed the complaint based on the joint statement signed by the Minister and the Secretary of Defense of the United States. On Monday, May 5, attorney Neftalí Jaén filed a criminal complaint against Canal Minister José Icaza Clement for possibly committing a crime against the international personality of the State. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/abogado-presenta-denuncia-contra-ministro-del-canal-por-traicion-FE12437543…

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Continued. READ MORE on “PNO” people

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Since 1987, Panama has legally granted visas to foreign retirees and pensioners so that they can choose to reside in the country. A global survey indicates that foreign retirees and pensioners have chosen Panama as their retirement destination in 2025. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/panama-lidera-encuesta-como-destino-de-retiro-PF10623581 According to the Global Retirement Index by International Living and InterNations, 74% of respondents…

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PANAMA continues to be towards top of heap for retirees. * READ MY ARCHIVES FIRST DIPSHITS

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OP ED: “JB” : I love PANAMA – “OBVIOUSLY”.  But any potential NEWCOMER to our shores that DOES NOT use 7 years worth of research on my site PRIOR to writing a check is making a MISTAKE. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/panama-principal-destino-de-atraccion-para-la-economia-plateada-OD12442286   The country led the top ten of the Annual Global Retirement Index, surpassing its peers, such…

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The Window came and went,,,,,,,thank God no more altruism. RFB sheep literally on an “island

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Op Ed: “JB” I am finally able to place a pin in my RFB issues, in that additonal information was provided to the FBI field office and “NO” additonal plaintiffs were added.  So it is done, and nobody else will be able to be party to any benefits of an indictment.  Which is appropriate when…

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Local Panamanians. Happy Labor Day

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/mulino-en-su-mensaje-por-el-dia-del-trabajador-ustedes-son-el-motor-que-mueven-al-pais-HG12272533 The president extended his message to each worker in the different sectors, including health, public safety and service. The President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino , extended his congratulations on Labor Day , which is celebrated this May 1, 2025. “ I want to congratulate every hardworking man and woman. Each one of you is a fundamental…

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PANAMA’s whistleblowers at Comptroller reveal the “palm greasing” still all over Politics

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/top-5-de-los-diputados-que-mas-gastan-en-planilla-en-la-asamblea-nacional-MF12245328 The Comptroller’s Office published for the first time details of officials hired by the Assembly, revealing how much they earn, which office they work in, and for how long. According to the National Assembly ‘s payroll , published today by the Comptroller General’s Office , the representative with the highest monthly payroll expenditure is: 1. Benicio Robinson of the Democratic Revolutionary…

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At times I can’t stand this place, but then I remember why WONDERFUL WILDLIFE and OCEANS

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/travel/birding-panama-nature.html “Follow me,” Nando said. “I know where it lives.” It was late morning, hot, humid and quiet. Shafts of sunlight cut through the jungle as we followed a path through the latticed shade. A few hundred yards away, gigantic cargo ships stacked with containers chugged along the Panama Canal. But that was another world….

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Proudly recognizes TODAY- EARTH DAY 2025

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Anyone who knows me, fully understands how I view nature, wildlife, the ocean, and our wonderful planet.  So in my life, EARTH DAY is quite meaningful, Below is the OFFICIAL LINK to “EARTH DAY 2025” https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2025/   Also another LOCAL blog with some great advice for people here. https://playacommunity.com/panama-articles/coronado-community/8038-celebrating-earth-day-in-panama.html   Earth Day 2025: These products…

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