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Well according to this post, the answer seems to be YES

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https://newsroompanama.com/2025/09/04/national-police-receive-vehicles-to-strengthen-security-in-tourist-areas/   The National Police’s Special Environmental, Rural, and Tourism Police Service (SEPART) received 19 vehicles through a cooperation agreement signed between the Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Public Security to strengthen security in areas of interest to both nationals and tourists.  The deputy director general of the National Police, Jorge Domínguez, said that…

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Anti-American sentiment growing in LATAM nations affected from US Immigrant crackdown

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https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/03/protests-in-spain-mexico-target-travelers-as-overtourism-anger-grows.html Are “We” not far behind??  Nan Palmero was at a rehearsal dinner in Mexico City’s trendy Roma Norte neighborhood, ahead of a wedding of two American friends, when he heard a “rumbling” outside. From the restaurant’s second story, Palmero described seeing a large group of people moving through the streets, some holding placards, shouting…

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Livestock infection is affecting the supply chain in LATAM region

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/alerta-regional-por-expansion-del-barrenador-panama-concentra-la-produccion-y-mexico-construye-nueva-planta-DF15673550 The cattle screwworm outbreak is affecting all of Central America and Mexico, with Panama as the epicenter of sterile insect production to curb the plague. The United States confirms its first human case in more than 50 years. The regional health crisis caused by the cattle screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) escalated to a new stage…

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Better compliance over “illegal fishing” keeps PANAMA on EU list until “2026

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/panama-debera-esperar-hasta-2026-para-eliminar-la-tarjeta-amarilla-de-la-ue-EF15673755 While this process is being carried out, ARAP is seeking to acquire fishing traceability software so that national fishing has the certification of legality to be accepted by the EU, as well as the appointment of more human resources. It will not be until early 2026 that Panama will be able to find out…

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ISN’T this NEWS? PANAMA has problem with Electrical Authority oversight? #RFBpowermafia

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Not too quick on the uptake LA Estrella……….has been issue for YEARS. Check out BDT.   https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/juan-urriola-el-usuario-final-en-el-mercado-electrico-panameno-esta-en-un-total-estado-de-indefension-CF15673881 The former Energy Secretary speaks exclusively after his resignation about the changes that need to be made at ASEP and questions multi-million dollar contracts. Former Energy Secretary Juan Manuel Urriola resigned from his position in July of this…

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BANANA Giant “CHIQUITA” showing renewed confidence in region after Labor unrest

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https://newsroompanama.com/2025/08/31/more-confidence-in-panama-is-the-reason-that-chiquita-is-returning/   The announcement came as a welcome change to banana growers in Bocas del Toro: the multinational Chiquita will return to production in Panama, raising hopes for economic recovery and more jobs.  “We are excited about the agreement reached with Chiquita to return to production in Panama,” said Juan Alberto Arias, president of the Chamber of…

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Happening right NOW, and is truly a F—-D up situation with Immigrants

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OP ED” “JB“-  Iv’e made my feelings known on this in previous post. My career was within (CBP) in US, so if you don’t agree, you can GFY and IDGAF.  But this is such a bad and inhumane look.  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/06/panama-migrants-trump-immigration If Salana is sent back to Afghanistan, she will be stoned to death. Of that,…

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Has been keeping eye on this CHINA/US power struggle within PANAMA

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/31/panama-canal-port-lawsuit-us-china Panama’s comptroller general has lodged two cases with the country’s supreme court against the owners of two ports at the centre of a geopolitical struggle between the US and China, in a move likely to be seen as a victory for Donald Trump in his attempt to rid the Panama canal of Chinese influence….

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Paranoia or Preparation? Did US “have” or “had” PANAMA military action planned. Hegseth?

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Panamanian opposition figures accused the US of carrying out a “camouflaged invasion” after Pete Hegseth said Washington would expand its military presence in Panama to secure the canal from Chinese influence. The reported arrangements for former US bases and preferential canal treatment have fueled claims that the government is compromising sovereignty. The dispute has deepened…

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Is There Money Missing- Whodunnit?- And Why? A “Dipshit” Mystery Theater Play

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OP ED: “JB“- An INTERACTIVE “LIVE” EXPERIENCE INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY.  “FUN” for the ENTIRE FAMILY. Disclaimer:  RFB, nor OGI are responsible for any injuries experienced during experience. Not responsible for the folllowing.  1. Blocked Roads  2. Intermittent Stabbing from Unlicensed Security Guards  3. Disease caused from Raw sewage exposure 4. Electricity NOT Included. ( However…

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