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http://www.prensa.com/in_english/llamada-Caja-Negra-Odebrecht_21_4674492506.html
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The Martinelli scandal and the Odebrecht scandal are now officially linked together. See: http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/4568-odebrecht-corruption-and-fraud-investigations-prosecutions/?do=findComment&comment=13338
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http://www.prensa.com/in_english/Suiza-halla-cuentas-bancos-panamenos_21_4674492505.html
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http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/swiss-accuse-martinelli-sons-seize-22-million
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There is a 1m9s duration video clip (in Spanish) embedded in the above news article. It can be viewed at http://www.prensa.com/judiciales/Presidente-Varela-panameno-querellara-Odebrecht_2_4673552599.html. http://www.prensa.com/in_english/panameno-querellara-Odebrecht-dice-Varela_21_4673742585.html
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Doug, please do NOT take this posting in the wrong way. I had no intention of posting this, given that it pertains to an issue on the eastern side of Panama, but given your posting from earlier today, I thought you might take some comfort in learning that others have been without water for months. Wishing both areas all the best in restoring the water supply. http://www.prensa.com/in_english/falta-agua-cierran-Transistmica-Gatun_21_4673742584.html
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http://www.prensa.com/in_english/Bancadas-legislativas-divididas-proyecto_21_4673742583.html
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http://www.prensa.com/in_english/Bancos-anuncian-subidas-tasas_21_4673742582.html
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http://www.prensa.com/in_english/Cerca-Feria-Flores-Cafe-Boquete_21_4673742586.html
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http://www.prensa.com/in_english/Juez-exdictador-Manuel-Antonio-Noriega_21_4673742589.html
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http://www.centralamericadata.com/en/article/main/Odebrecht_Downrated_Again
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I thought of two more possibilities for the current non-disclosure of the names, assuming the Panamanian investigators do know them: perhaps they are protecting those individuals from what could become vigilante justice, or perhaps the bad guys have already left the country. Just my thoughts.
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http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/social-media-listing-names-alleged-bribed-officials
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Although not directly related to the upcoming World Youth Conference in Panama in 2019, I am choosing to post this news article here. http://www.prensa.com/in_english/Francisco-saluda-grupo-jovenes-panamenas_21_4672992658.html
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As an aside, you can communicate directly with David Hatton (the owner) because he is a CL member. You can either post in the forums, or send him a Private Message (PM) using @Juice Mi Restaurante and Deli. Clicking that link will take you to his profile, and then just click on the envelope icon to the right of his Display Name. (On tablets and mobile devices the envelope icon may not have enough space to display; there is nothing we can reconfigure to help in those cases.)
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I find it very interesting that, according to this news article, it will be Odebrecht (the company) that will disclose the names of the Panamanian officials who received the $59M in bribes. Is that information not coming from the Panamanian officials involved in the Odebrecht investigation because they do not know who received the bribes? Or do they know but cannot by law divulge such information? Or ...? This gets more intriguing with every passing day. http://www.prensa.com/in_english/Panama-debe-pedir-informes-Brasil_21_4672992655.html
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http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/escape-artist-interpol-wanted-list
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http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/metro-buses-get-corridor-counter-flow-routes
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http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/wild-bill-finds-god-trial-looms
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http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/media-watch-inaction-odebrecht-cover
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http://www.thepanamanews.com/2017/01/the-governments-growing-odebrecht-problem/
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An interesting twist of fate got Marcelyn and me involved with some dignitaries in the downtown Boquete area, and then again on the roadway between Boquete an David yesterday morning (Friday, January 20th) starting about 11:30AM and continuing at about 11:45AM. Immediately after finishing our Spanish language class at the church across the street from the construction supplies business in town, we were no more than 50 feet on the street headed toward Calle Principal when what seemed to be a bazillion motorcycle policemen and at least five black SUVs were all around us (mostly behind us). My comment to Marcelyn as we approached the stop sign that faces Parque Central was that there were some dignitaries in town for the Feria. Most likely some ministers and possibly President Varrela. I was trying to be extra careful because I did not want to hit anything, especially under these circumstances, however at least three policemen on foot in Calle Principal "ordered" me to turn right (which was the direction I wanted to go, as we were headed to David anyway). But there was a policeman on a motorcycle directly in front of me, but a little bit toward the right side of the road. Had I done what the three policemen on foot ordered me to do, I would have hit the motorcycle policeman. Not a prudent thing to do! And so I turned right -- very slowly -- by going around the motorcycle policeman, and started heading out of town, going toward David. But there they still were behind us with red and blue lights blazing, and horns honking and sirens screaming. I was able to pull over in the parking area of Restaurante Karretera (across from the library), and they passed by us. I then got back on the road and continued our trip to David. At the Terpel station just to the south of the gymnasium (where the Animales group used to do their clinics) the entourage turned off to the left. Neither of us could see who was in the primary vehicle, but we presumed it to be someone very important. We did not see an ambulance in the line of vehicles, which we have been told is an indicator that it would have been President Varela. Okay, we are motoring down toward David, and as we are entering Dolega, here comes the caravan again. I am not certain, but believe there were at least 8 motorcycle policemen and five black SUVs, and lo and behold, toward the rear of the caravan was an ambulance. Ah hah, I said to Marcelyn. It had to be President Varela. Now with this posting by Keith of the above article and the link, it confirms that President Varela was in Chiriqui going between two significant events. We tried to take a picture using our iPhone, but things were going so fast, and I was trying to be extra careful, so no pictures. But to get entangled twice in one day with a presidential entourage was a first for us. I have to say that they were driving incredibly fast, with lots of lights and noise from the sirens, etc. I close with the thought that bounced around in my mind after these chance encounters were over: had this happened in the USA with the US president, I probably would be arrested or detained somewhere never to be seen or heard from again. The Panamanian security officials seemed to be very well trained, and knew exactly what they were doing. They were clear and firm in their directions to me, but there was little that either party could do given the circumstances we found ourselves entangled in. Life happens. Here is the newspaper article that Keith cited. It is in Spanish, but adds details to this interesting sequence of events.
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Methinks the title of this article should read: "Wingo Cartagena Bonus". http://www.newsroompanama.com/travel/panama-2/wingo-categena-bouns
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untilThe World Youth Conference will be held in Panama, and include participation by The Holy Father, Pope Frances. For more information see:
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http://www.prensa.com/in_english/Anuncian-Jornada-Mundial-Juventud-Panama_21_4671492809.html
