It’s A Whirlwind; Subsidized Fuel: How Many Times Can It Be Used?; Teachers Could Return to School Next Monday; Producers Warn 10,000 Jobs Will Be Lost in Highlands due to Closures; Infiltrators.

Friday, July 22, 2022

It’s A Whirlwind; 

What a whirlwind this week, eh?  The protests have been picking up speed since Monday, then riots Wednesday morning in and then Wednesday night we get this literal whirlwind storm that ripped through Panama City.  The amount of rain that came with it was a thing of legends!

Last week I said that this should have been over with either last weekend, which didn’t happen or at the very most, this weekend, which doesnt appear like that’s going to happen either.  Me whispering to myself:  (so maybe I was wrooooooong).  But let’s see why it hasn’t happened yet, shall we?

First of all the Panamanian government thought they could drop gas prices and then hand-pick a few food stuffs that they could lower the price on through subsidies, and that would fix everything.  They also tried to divide the protesters by negotiating with smaller fractions of teachers unions as well as a small group of indigenous in Veraguas.  There’s even a rumor that the indigenous group was paid off a measly sum of $100 a head, to sign an agreement; I don’t know if this is true, but they DID sign that document.  The second they got their “agreement” in place, the other labor unions and groups were quick to jump on these now isolated factions, getting them to retract or quite violently to tear up their contracts in front of the cameras.

The government is also refusing to touch on the blatant acts of corruption in the government, their over-inflated payroll with ghost employees and leeches, and they never will either.

The unions and their political bullshit.  Suntracs announced recently that in an act of solidarity, they were “allowing the trucks with perishable goods through to help the Panamanian people”.  Dude, YOU´RE the frickin reason they weren’t getting through in the first damn place”.  Not only that, if anyone should get the credit, it’s the police who were ordered to clear a path for the trucks, which they did in Veraguas with a contingency of 3,000 units Tuesday evening.

There is divisiveness amongst the “bases” as they’re calling themselves.  The different unions and groups don’t all see eye to eye and some want to get the glory over the others.  The first meeting between the unions, church and government in the interior, Suntracs didn’t show up as they want to be the ones that get the others to go to THEIR meeting and not the other way around.  The two primary teachers unions keep butting heads.  The leaders of these two groups HATE each other, as one is more extreme than the other; because of this, they refuse to be seen together, let alone talk amicably together.

Infiltrated communists:  Yep, I said it, infiltrate communists.  Sounds like something out of the 60s, right?  Well, they’re here and they’ve always been here.  I was going to post a picture, but don’t want to get hit with a calumnia charge in the process.  There’s a guy who last weekend (7/16) was called “a son of the people” on a twitter post, talking about the reasons of why these protests happened in the first place.  He goes on to say that “we” Panamanians are a peaceful lot and because of that, “we” never did anything against the government, but it’s gotten to be too much and this is the result of years of oppression.  He was very eloquent and measured as he clenched his baseball bat in one hand and a machete in the other.  He had me sold at first until another video came out on twitter (7/19) where he’s explaining to the two groups of Ngobe Bugle and how brave they are protesting night and day, but how the other group present, would only show up in intervals, arriving in the mornings, leaving for work and then coming back later, adding that they didn’t show true commitment to the cause etc etc…. This time, he was dressed better, nothing in his hands, and more importantly, his Cuban accent shows through here and again.  His forced “Panamanian Spanish” wasn’t as convincing as it was in his video from a few days ago.  And he also mentions how he was in jail and no-one was there to help him, insinuating that everyone was there for themselves, but not as a team of comrades.  In jail for what if he was peacefully protesting?  I call BS on that one – he was in some air conditioned room planning the next video, which interestingly enough, the same video crew from the 16th was present also on the 19th.  Coincidence?  There are no coincidences and I’m sure we’ll see this same guy pop up again real soon.  If we do, I’ll show the images from all 3 discurses on next week’s article.

Thieves and instigators – we’ve all seen them as well on social media.  While some (not all) groups are genuinely trying to initiate talks with the government, you have these thugs and instigators cause problems, which distracts from the topic and slows down the process.  Shameless robberies, attempted kidnapping, theft and destruction of cop cars, just to name a few.  Then the instigators out there in the field claiming to be operating with Suntracs or other groups, making false statements and accusations to get the normal populous confused, as well as the use of social media to claim ridiculous utterances about the US Military planning an invasion, planned attacks by Panama against the people, and more.

It’s a shitty situation folks… …or as I like to call it, a “Shit-uation”… (kinda like Sean Connery would say it).

On a lighter note, I finally got gas at the subsidized rate.  Funny story actually:  I pull up to the gas station and asked, “Are you pumping the subsidized stuff?”  “Yes sir, we are.  Can I get your cedula and license plate numbers.”, he cheerfully responded.  Handing him my cedula, I responded, “Absolutely.  But hey, no big deal really, but didn’t the government say that they wouldn’t be asking for the cedulas for the $3.25 rate?” With a straight face he says, “Yeah, you know how the government is, they say one thing, then another and before you know it, just like the guys from Veraguas, we’re all ripping up their stinkin contracts!”

Have a great weekend everyone.  Enjoy today’s compilations!


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ONE OF THE ALLEGED INVOLVED IN THE INTERRUPTION OF THE CARAVAN OF PRODUCERS IS DELIVERED

A man who allegedly threatened to start trucks in a humanitarian caravan is handed over.

The Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the delivery at the headquarters of the Attorney General’s Office of one of the people allegedly involved in events that occurred on the night of July 20 in the district of Tolé to the detriment of truck drivers.

The Public Ministry in Chiriquí initiated an ex officio investigation and issued an arrest warrant against citizens Alexis Jiménez Oliva and Manuel Murillo, who in the early hours of the morning with a gun in hand he arrested and threatened the members of the humanitarian caravan, who were heading to the capital city with about 70,000 tons of food.

The man, who arrived accompanied by his lawyer, Alexis Sinclair, will be transferred to the province of Chiriquí where he will be presented to the competent authorities.

Murillo could face a prosecution for the criminal conduct of the crime and incitement of people to commit criminal conduct, explained the prosecutor in charge, Javier Caraballo.

Both were fully identified since, on social networks, they published threats against the truckers who, faced with the situation, made the decision to park in the area of El Valadero, district of Tolé, province of Chiriquí.

Faced with this situation, a contingent of an elite group of the National Police arrived at Veladero in Tolé, where they stayed to avoid a tragedy and guard the members of the humanitarian caravan that was trying at that time to reach the area of Viguí.

It should be noted that on July 19, the leader of the Ngäbe Buglé Region, Toribio García, presented Alexis Jiménez Oliva and Manuel Murillo as members of an elite group in the capital city, who allegedly supported them in their struggle for the reduction of the basic family basket and the high cost of medicines, in addition to other topics.

On July 21, the leader García issued a video in which he apologized for what happened against the truck drivers of the humanitarian caravan.

He stressed that they are looking for a consensus so that the caravan can continue on its way.

READ HERE: SE ENTREGA UNO DE LOS PRESUNTOS IMPLICADOS EN LA INTERRUPCIÓN DE LA CARAVANA DE PRODUCTORES


SUBSIDIZED FUEL: HOW MANY TIMES CAN IT BE USED?

Using the benefit of the fuel subsidy will not be regulated, the AIG says.

The beneficiaries of the fuel subsidy can make use of it as many times as they need it without any limit, as reported by the administrator of the Authority for Government Innovation (AIG), Luis Oliva.

Oliva pointed out that the institution’s statistics show an out-of-average behavior in the distribution and marketing of fuel in the different areas of the country.

In relation to this note; previously Ludjerio Sánchez, president of the Association of Rice and Grain Farmers of Chiriquí (AGRACHI), announced that the attendants at the fuel stations only allowed them to buy $ 30.00 worth of fuel for agricultural machinery which represents a delay in the work of cultivation.

The head of the AIG mentioned that in addition to not having a limit on its use there is also no maximum limit for it, this includes all the sectors benefited by the subsidy.

He also explained that, to access the benefit, users must present their license plate number, ID number and year of the vehicle to the fuel attendants in order for their information to be validated. This is to keep assist with the administration and to help make payments to the oil companies possible, Oliva said.

In an interview with Telemetro Reporta, Luis Oliva, administrator of the Authority for Government Innovation mentioned that the beneficiaries of the fuel subsidy will be all owners of private vehicles, regardless of brand, cost or year of the vehicle.

The resolution authorizes the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to carry out the procedures and budgetary actions that are necessary to temporarily stabilize at B/.3.25 the price per gallon of gasoline of 95 and 91 octane, and low sulfur diesel.

Equipment tools such as wiras, pruners, chainsaws and the like, will be included in this benefit and owners will also be able to acquire a gallon of fuel for B/3.25, the National Government reported.

READ HERE: COMBUSTIBLE SUBSIDIADO: ¿CUÁNTAS VECES PUEDE SER UTILIZADO?


NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION PRONOUNCES ON SOCIAL DISCONTENT IN PANAMA

The National Bar Association referred this morning to the crisis facing Panama.

The National Bar Association of Panama (CNA) gathered this morning to pronounce on the social discontent that the country is experiencing, which has kept it mired in protests for three weeks, street closures and work stoppages, which in its opinion evidences the loss of confidence in the institutions.

“Our country is in a deep political crisis, economic and social, whose causes the Association has come to realize are of substance. Panamanian society has lost confidence in the political system as a result of the loss of credibility that has been eroding the institutionality of the Organs of the State, which leads us to an undeniable reality, the existence of an expired model in all its dimensions coupled with a deep institutional breakdown, where the population before the little or no response to their basic needs has manifested itself energetically,” starts the statement.

The lawyers point out that the country’s problems are worsening, and social claims have a common denominator that must be addressed, so it recommends that the National Government should focus its efforts on giving an immediate response to the proposals of Panamanians to provide guarantees for an assertive and participatory dialogue, and thus avoid promoting repressive measures towards the population that exercises its right to social and civic protest.

“We require from the President of the Republic all his efforts and his visible interest in the face of each event, as well as from the leaders from the community level to the highest organs of the State,” the union emphasized.

The union calls on all Panamanians to maintain a healthy coexistence and recognize that changing authorities does not solve anything, what will make the difference is the collective demand that the current authorities undertake the route of transformation that is so much required and the will of all to contribute in a balanced way to these changes.

READ HERE: COLEGIO NACIONAL DE ABOGADOS SE PRONUNCIA SOBRE DESCONTENTO SOCIAL EN PANAMÁ


PRELIMINARY HEARING IN ODEBRECHT CASE SUSPENDED

Judge Baloisa Marquínez.

The preliminary hearing in the Odebrecht case was suspended and rescheduled for September 12, according to Judge Baloisa Marquínez, the Third Liquidator of Criminal Cases.

The suspension of the hearing was due to the fact that some private lawyers presented certificates of incapacity.

They were admitted for complying with the formalities of the law and in accordance with the right of defense that assists their sponsors, in accordance with article 10 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

In addition, some of the defendants in the present proceedings renounced the assigned public defenders and decided to have a private defence, so the alternate date for holding the hearing ceremony was accepted.

It should be noted that at the beginning of the hearing, the provisional dismissal of 21 people was validated and eight definitively within the present process. Given this, the judge ordered the lifting of the personal and real precautionary measures to these people.

The former president of the Republic, Ricardo Martinelli Berrocal, maintains the electoral criminal jurisdiction, as stated by the criminal lawyer, Roiniel Ortiz.

He added that the issue of electoral criminal jurisdiction remains in dispute in the Electoral Tribunal (TE), on appeal, as a result of a request for lifting made by Judge Baloisa Marquínez.

“She (the judge) must respect that, because it is a request that she made and that all the procedures have to be carried out by the respective instances, if there is an appeal she has to resolve it, so she has to wait for that appeal to be filled,” 0explained.

Attorney Ortiz represents three people in this process and took advantage of the alternate date, since he has just assumed legal representation.

The event was attended by prosecutors, a plaintiff lawyer, 30 private defense lawyers, one virtually and two public defenders at the disposal of the court.

READ HERE: SUSPENDEN LA AUDIENCIA PRELIMINAR DEL CASO ODEBRECHT


SINGLE REGISTRATION, UPDATE: WHAT IS THE LAST DATE?

Headquarters of the DGI.

July 31, 2022, will be the deadline for those taxpayers who have not made their due updates on the single taxpayer registration page of the General Directorate of Revenue (DGI).

The resolution of the DGI indicates that they will not be able to present the corresponding forms for the fulfillment of their tax obligations, after the aforementioned date, which will entail sanctions established in the law for each particular case.

According to the resolution, all taxpayers, whose information declared in the Single Taxpayers Registry has undergone changes, must update it in the institution’s database.

The update must be processed through the DGI’s tax management computer system, called e-Tax 2.0, and will have to be done by completing all the mandatory fields.

The e-tax2.0 system is where users must enter for the update of the single taxpayer registry

The note from the DGI, explains that the resolution establishes that the identification of the resident agent in the Resident Agent subcategory must be included in the Single Taxpayer Registry, as well as the authorized public accountant within the linked third party segment.

According to the General Directorate of Income, the updates made are how much, the type of taxpayer according to its nature, as well as the establishment for tax purposes depending on whether or not the taxpayer has taxable income in Panama.

It can also be from a foreign source, from an exempt and non-taxable source, including legal entities that are constituted only for the ownership of assets and that will not generate taxable income.

Updating the database for non-taxpayers will not have any monetary repercussions, but it could delay the process.

Important Facts

Previously, the Electronic Invoicing System of Panama (SFEP), registered 4,842 taxpayer users who are affiliated with the billing method, reported the Department of Electronic Invoicing, of the General Directorate of Revenue (DGI), of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF).

Of that total, 4,527 are registered in the Free Biller mode, with 82% actively using it. In addition, 290 users are reported under the modality of Qualified Authorized Provider (PAC), billing 72%.

READ HERE: REGISTRO ÚNICO, ACTUALIZACIÓN: ¿CUÁL ES LA ÚLTIMA FECHA?


ALLIANCES SIGN FORMAL DOCUMENT WITH EIGHT APPLICATIONS THAT WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE THIS AFTERNOON

Expectations for the beginning of a national dialogue.

The National Alliance of the Organized People (Anadepo), United People’s Alliance for Life, leaders of the groups of the Ngöbe Buglé region and peasant communities signed on Thursday the unified document that they will present to the government authorities.

The formal document with the 8 requests was finalized on Thursday morning with the intention of starting the dialogue with the Executive this afternoon.

The priority issues agreed upon are: reduction and freezing of the basic basket without affecting the national producer, the reduction and freezing of the price of fuel, the reduction and supply of medicines in the Social Security Fund and Ministry of Health, without privatization; compliance with the Law of 6% of GDP for education.

Likewise, that energy be reduced, the discussion of the issue of the Social Security Fund, corruption and transparency and that the intersectoral and follow-up table for the issues be maintained.

The leaders say that the alliance has achieved a historic unification in favor of popular outcry.

Representatives of the Catholic Church, which acts as mediator, confirmed the government’s attendance. The incorporation of new actors to the table was also expected, among them from groups from Pacora, Changuinola and Viguí.

The popular leaders agreed to hold the dialogue table in the facilities of the Cristo Sembrador seminary in Penonomé in the province of Coclé.

The measures of protests and road closures will be maintained until they receive a response from the Executive, the parties involved said.

The Executive Body confirmed that it will be at the headquarters of the single table of the dialogue from 2:00 p.m.

READ HERE: ALIANZAS FIRMAN DOCUMENTO FORMAL CON OCHO SOLICITUDES QUE PRESENTARÁN AL EJECUTIVO ESTA TARDE


SEVEN TRUCKS ARRIVE AT MERCA PANAMA GUARDED BY THE POLICE

The trucks, coming from Chiriquí, brought products such as potatoes, lettuce, onions, celery, watermelons, lemons and papayas.

About seven trucks from the province of Chiriquí, which are part of the humanitarian caravan loaded with fresh food products, arrived this morning at Merca Panama to supply the national food market.

The 40-foot-long mules had to cross Guabalá (Chiriquí), Soná (Veraguas), a mountain road according to the drivers of these mules, and then retake the Inter-American route until they reached Panama City, escorted by vehicles of the National Police.

“It was 72 hours through mountains, rivers, bad roads, they were persecuted,” said José Barroso, a producer.

It should be noted that most supermarkets in the capital city, Panama West, Panama East and Colon were left without the supply of vegetables, which keeps residents of these sectors worried.

The seven trucks that arrived at Merca Panama were carrying potatoes, lettuce, onions, celery, watermelons, lemons and papayas.

It should be noted that this morning there were closures on the Inter-American highway in Horconcitos, Tolé, Viguí and Santiago, which prevent the transfer of more trucks with products to Panama and to the province of Chiriquí.

READ HERE: LLEGAN SIETE CAMIONES A MERCA PANAMÁ CUSTODIADOS POR LA POLICÍA


MEMBERS OF THE GNÄBE-BUGLÉ REGION ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF THE INTER-AMERICAN HIGHWAY UNTIL 10 P.M.

For three weeks six points in the province of Chiriquí have been closed demanding the reduction of the basic family basket and medicines.

A group of indigenous people from the Gnäbe Buglé region of the province of Chiriquí reported that they agreed with the bases to open the Inter-American Highway

and in all sectors where street closures have been generated from this time until 10:00 at night.

The average is to maintain peace and security in the country, and above all to supply food to the East of Chiricano and other sectors of the national territory.

One of the leaders on social networks said that they will not allow people outside the movement to endanger their demonstrators.

He also stressed that their representation at the dialogue  table is maintained and they are waiting for the government.

The leader warned that those who want to harm the movement will not allow it and call on the other bastions of struggle to remain attentive to any type of information from the leadership.

On the other hand, in the area of El Saldo, the road had not been opened, the leadership in that sector said that they were waiting for the leadership of the different bastions of struggle to inform them of the guidelines they must comply with.

For three weeks six points in the province of Chiriquí have been closed demanding the reduction of the basic family basket and medicines.

It is estimated that some 10,000,000 jobs in the Highlands in the province of Chiriquí are at risk of being lost, warned the leader of the Association of the Community of Highlands, Augusto Jiménez.

He added that due to the lack of commercialization of the product, they have no way to deal with the payment of the workers, so they will be forced to make the decision to liquidate them.

READ HERE: MIEMBROS DE LA COMARCA GNÄBE-BUGLÉ ANUNCIAN APERTURA DE LA VÍA INTERAMERICANA HASTA LAS 10 DE LA NOCHE


PANAMA REGISTERS 1,932 CASES OF DENGUE AND 3,372 CASES OF MALARIA

The key to combating and eliminating breeding grounds, prevention and control of dengue and malaria must be cross-sectoral and involve family and community.

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) of Panama in its recent report, provided by the Department of Epidemiology, notes that until epidemiological week No. 27, a total of 1,932 positive cases of dengue have been reported throughout the country.

According to the national head of Epidemiology of the Minsa, Lourdes Moreno, these positive cases are broken down as follows: 1,699 cases of dengue, without warning signs; 225 cases with warning signs; 8 cases of severe dengue and one death remains.

It is indicated that the regions with the most positive cases are: the Metropolitan Health Region with 417 positive cases; Bocas del Toro, with 395 cases; Panama Norte with 350 cases; Panama West 232 cases; San Miguelito 173 positive cases; Chiriqui 123 cases; Herrera with 93 cases and Panama East with 81 cases.

Moreno reiterated the measures to control the proliferation of mosquitoes and combat the breeding grounds of Aedes Aegypti, both inside the house and outside.

“Inside the house, you should clean the meshes, windows and doors, likewise, change the water of the vases, dishes, pots and drinkers of the pets” he added that “outside the house, the water containers are well covered; roof channels, saucers and plants with stems that accumulate water.”

The key to combating and eliminating dengue prevention and control breeding sites must be cross-sectoral and involve the family and community.

Moreno reiterated that if you have any symptoms, go to the nearest health facility and there, you will be providing the corresponding pathology; He added “it is important, not to self-medicate, you should see a doctor, if you feel symptoms of general malaise.

In Panama, there have been 3,372 cases of malaria

On the other hand, Moreno reported on the cases of malaria that have been registered to the epidemiological surveillance system, with a total of 3,372 cases of malaria, being the areas of the Guna Yala region with 1,225 confirmed cases; Panama East with 873 cases; Darien with 706 cases; Comarca Ngäbe Buglé with 354 cases and Panama Norte with 98 confirmed cases, the regions with the most cases.

Meanwhile, symptoms of malaria include fever, chills, sweating and headache. In certain cases, it can lead to jaundice, blood clotting defects, shock, kidney or liver failure, central nervous system disorders, and coma.

READ HERE: PANAMÁ REGISTRA 1,932 CASOS DE DENGUE Y 3,372 CASOS DE MALARIA


SUSPEND CELEBRATION OF THE PATRON SAINT FESTIVITIES OF SANTIAGO

Cathedral of Santiago Apóstol in Santiago de Veraguas.

The mayor of the district of Santiago, Samid Sandoval, reported that the sports, cultural and festive activities of the employers will be suspended until in the center of the province of Veraguas there is again an atmosphere of peace for the population.

The employers were going to be held from July 28 to 31, after two years of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It should be noted that two weeks ago Veraguas became the starting point of a series of protests at the national level, this by educators; they demanded to freeze the price of fuel and review the basic basket and the amounts of medicines.

Based on these requests, a group of indigenous Ngäbe-Buglé, stood in solidarity with the ideals and closed the Pan-American highway in Santiago.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 19, clashes were registered between the National Police and this group of people so that the point under the santiago vehicular bridge was cleared.

At first, the police managed to disperse the demonstrators, but after a few hours, the latter took control of that bastion of struggle. Police fired tear gas and protesters defended themselves with stones. The conflict left several civilians injured; the National Police also reported affected units.

At night, different objects were set on fire at the point of protests and demonstrators have maintained the closure of the international road in that sector.

READ HERE: SUSPENDEN CELEBRACIÓN DE LAS FIESTAS PATRONALES DE SANTIAGO


MANDATORY USE OF MASKS ON INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT AND VESSELS ELIMINATED

The measure was approved by Executive Decree No. 107 of July 13, 2022.

The Ministry of Health lifted the mandatory use of masks on international aircraft and vessels.

The elimination of the use of masks in international aircraft and vessels is given by Executive Decree No. 107 of July 13, 2022, signed by the President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo Cohen.

Executive Decree No. 107 of July 13, 2022, orders: Article l. It is ordered to lift the mandatory use of masks in aircraft and vessels of international air and maritime transport that disembark or transit in airports and ports of the Republic of Panama.

The Decree clarified that its use can be optional by air and maritime companies, passengers and crew, while they are in the national territory.

However, Article 2 maintains the mandatory use of a mask on aircraft transiting between airports in the national territory or domestic flights.

The measure announced is in addition to the implementation on July 11 when the use of masks in enclosed spaces was eliminated, with the exception of places of medical care and passenger transport.

The obligation for staff who handle food in restaurants and inns was also maintained.

When this measure was announced, the Ministry of Education (Meduca) indicated that the mask is optional in schools since July 11.

Meanwhile, the Panama Metro recalled that the use of the mask is mandatory for public transport, despite the fact that since July 11 it is optional in closed spaces.

The penalties for any user who does not use or improperly use the mask, within the subway facilities, range between 100 and 150 dollars.

READ HERE: ELIMINAN USO OBLIGATORIO DE MASCARILLAS EN AERONAVES Y EMBARCACIONES INTERNACIONALES


928,658 INFLUENZA DOSES WERE APPLIED FROM APRIL 25 TO JULY 19

In the Metropolitan Region, 226,203 doses have been applied against influenza.

The Ministry of Health reported that from April 25 to July 19, 928, 658 doses against influenza were applied in Panama, of which 695,004 doses were applied by the institution itself and 233,654 doses by the Social Security Fund (CSS).

According to information from Minsa, the health regions with the most people vaccinated against this disease are the following:

Metropolitan Region – 226,203 doses applied

  • Minsa – 175,366
  • CSS – 50,837

Chiriqui Region – 107,968 doses applied

  • Minsa – 82,961
  • CSS – 25,007

Panama West Region – 77,954 doses applied

  • Minsa – 45,122
  • CSS – 32,832

The Ministry of Health reported that the vaccine is administered free of charge in its health centers and in the polyclinics of the Social Security Fund.

READ HERE: SE APLICARON 928,658 DOSIS CONTRA LA INFLUENZA DEL 25 DE ABRIL AL 19 DE JULIO


PRODUCERS WARN THAT 10,000 JOBS WILL BE LOST IN HIGHLANDS DUE TO CLOSURES

Due to the lack of commercialization of the product, they have no way to cope with the payment of workers.

Some 10,000 jobs in the Highlands in the province of Chiriqui are at risk of being lost, warned the leader of the Association of the Community of Highlands, Augusto Jiménez.

“Unfortunately, some 10,000 jobs in the field will be lost in the coming days, if the closure of the Inter-American highway is maintained, because it prevents production from being taken to national markets, Jimenez said.

He added that due to the lack of commercialization of the product, they have no way to deal with the payment of the workers, so they will be forced to make the decision to liquidate them.

He pointed out that producers were barely recovering from the two years of the pandemic, to now face this problem caused by the claim of different sectors of society, which keep the roads closed.

Jimenez called on protesters to open the road and allow cars to travel from the Highlands to national markets.

He added that the losses at this time cannot be quantified, but they are millions of dollars, which represents a hard blow to the agricultural sector.

The leader confirmed that they will be present at the dialogue table, in order to support why some agricultural products cannot be frozen as some groups have been requesting.

Last Monday, the president of the Association of Highland Producers, Leonardo Martínez, asked the Government for the immediate opening of roads to ensure that food can be taken nationwide, since products are being lost in the field, leaving unsustainable losses.

He added that the closures cannot be allowed to continue, since it is generating a shortage in agricultural products which makes it impossible to continue with the activity, shortages of fuel, medicines, directly attacking the population.

Meanwhile, Gilberto Álvarez of the National Association of Cattlemen (ANAGAN), explained that livestock and milk producers are affected by road closures because they have not been able to get their products to national markets.

READ HERE: PRREAD HERE: PRODUCTORES ADVIERTEN QUE SE PERDERÁN 10,000 PLAZAS DE TRABAJO EN TIERRAS ALTAS POR CIERRESODUCERS WARN 10,000 JOBS WILL BE LOST IN HIGHLANDS DUE TO CLOSURES


HEAVY RAINS AND WINDS IN THE CAPITAL CITY CAUSE EFFECTS AT DIFFERENT POINTS

There were also reports of electric poles and fallen trees on Via Israel, Avenida Balboa, Avenida a Cuba, Panama Viejo, Marbella and other areas.

The heavy rains and winds recorded on Wednesday afternoon caused damage to infrastructure, as well as falling trees and power poles, in different parts of the district of Panama.

The National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) reported that response teams moved to the sector of San Miguel, in the corregimiento of Calidonia, to attend to the fall of a tree that affected the power line and a parked car, without registering injured people.

Users of social networks also reported damage to structures located in the Vía Israel sector and in Downtown Plaza of Costa del Este.

There were also reports of electric poles and fallen trees on Via Israel, Avenida Balboa, Avenida a Cuba, Punta Pacifica, Panama Viejo, Marbella and other areas.

Also several roads were flooded in different parts of the city, such as Avenida México and Plaza 5 de Mayo.

Sinaproc reported that these climatic conditions are due to the combination of meteorological events that are typical of the rainy season, among these, the intertropical convergence zone over the country, two low pressure systems that are active and the passage of Tropical Wave 19 of the season.

READ HERE: FUERTES LLUVIAS Y VIENTOS EN LA CIUDAD CAPITAL CAUSAN AFECTACIONES EN DIFERENTES PUNTOS


TEACHERS COULD RETURN TO SCHOOLS NEXT MONDAY

The leader of the Association of Veragüenses Educators (AEVE), Luis Sánchez, confirmed his participation in the dialogue table in Penonomé, after the bases authorized his representation as part of the guild.

“We already have to get out of the problem, we have to go looking for how to get out of this and that unity that has led us to be here is what we want,” Sanchez said.

Among Sánchez’s words to the teachers was “I want this to end as soon as possible, I want you to return to your jobs on Monday.” He subsequently indicated that this depends on the Government’s willingness to negotiate.

On the street closures, he said that even they have had to change to move to Penonomé, assuring that the decision to reopen is the people’s.

He delivered a resolution to the teachers to be signed in which it is said that the prices of the basic basket be lowered, the supply of medicines to the Social Security Fund and the Ministry of Health, the price of the gallon of fuel to 3.25 dollars, reduction of the basic basket without affecting the producer,  compliance with 6% of GDP to education, corruption and transparency, among others.

In addition, the authorization of the participation of AEVE in the single negotiating table in Penonomé is requested.

READ HERE: DOCENTES PODRÍAN VOLVER A LAS ESCUELAS EL PRÓXIMO LUNES


U.S.: PANAMA FAILS TO MEET MINIMUM STANDARDS TO ELIMINATE HUMAN TRAFFICKING

The U.S. report recommends that Panamanian authorities amend trafficking law to include force, fraud or coercion as essential elements of the crime, rather than aggravating factors.

The U.S. Department of State’s Office of Trafficking in Persons Report 2022 released a report evaluating efforts to combat human trafficking in 188 countries and territories, including Panama.

“The Government of Panama does not fully comply with the minimum standards to eliminate trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to achieve this,” the report said.

The report also highlights that the government has shown to have increased its efforts in a general way compared to the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its ability to combat trafficking; therefore, Panama remains at Level 2.

“These efforts included identifying more victims; condemn and rigorously penalize two traffickers under the anti-trafficking statute; solicit the participation of survivors in victim protection efforts; support the right of victims to receive restitution from their traffickers; conduct a cumulative review of their own anti-trafficking efforts; and provide additional food and hygiene support to victims of trafficking during the pandemic,” the State Department report said.

The report adds that the government failed to meet minimum standards in several key areas.

It further indicates that authorities investigated fewer traffickers, and, despite proactive monitoring efforts, government statistics indicated that most trafficking victims reported their exploitation themselves, but the government did not amend the anti-trafficking law to remove the transfer requirement to constitute a trafficking offense.  this perpetuated misconceptions about trafficking and conditioned the government’s anti-trafficking efforts, so that law enforcement agencies investigated internal trafficking cases inadequately.

Among the recommendations made by the report to the Panamanian authorities are:

  • Remove the transfer requirement from the statutory definition of trafficking in persons in the Criminal Code.
  • Proactively identify victims of trafficking, including among exploited Panamanians within the country, migrants, indigenous communities, domestic workers and other vulnerable groups.
  • Vigorously investigate and prosecute and, as appropriate, convict traffickers, including those involved in child sex tourism.
  • Amend the trafficking law to include force, fraud or coercion as essential elements of the crime, rather than as aggravating factors.
  • Allocate dedicated funds for specialized victim services, including through the special fund for victims of trafficking and financial support to civil society organizations.
  • Train law enforcement officers and prosecutors in the investigation and prosecution of traffickers using the crime of trafficking rather than using a misdemeanor.
  • Establish and allocate funds for the specific shelter for victims of human trafficking.
  • Increase training for government officials in victim identification and referral, including proactive identification among vulnerable populations and individuals involved in commercial sex.
  • Sentencing convicted traffickers to appropriate penalties under the law, which must include significant periods of imprisonment.
  • Inform foreign victims about their rights as victims of trafficking, including access to temporary residence permits and services.
  • Develop and disseminate a procedural manual to guide prosecutors and judges in trafficking cases.
  • Train judges to understand the importance of financial restitution in trafficking cases.
  • Use existing laws and regulations to revoke the licenses of fraudulent recruiters.

READ HERE: EE. UU.: PANAMÁ NO CUMPLE CON ESTÁNDARES MÍNIMOS PARA ELIMINAR TRATA DE PERSONAS


STATUS UPDATE:

Friday, July 16, 2022

PANAMA REPORTS A TOTAL OF 942,083 DETECTED CASES OF INFECTION AND 8,395 DEATHS BY COVID-19

  • 942,083 positive cases
  • 1,137 new cases
  • 8,395 deaths
  • 11,161 home isolation (18 hospital hotels)
  • 196 are hospitalized (164 in ward / 32 intensive care)
  • 922,313 clinically recovered

Coronavirus statistics:

Daily COVID-19 Cases

DateCasesDifferencePercentage of Cases
2023/07/23 - 2023/07/2910476963753.5%
2023/07/16 - 2023/07/2210473213214.6%
2023/07/09 - 2023/07/1510470004856.6%
2023/07/02 - 2023/07/0810465156637.8%
2023/06/18 - 2023/07/011045852190910.0%
2023/06/11 - 2023/06/171043943131211.8%
2023/06/04 - 2023/06/101042631130211.1%
2023/05/28 - 2023/06/031041329109911.3%
2023/05/21 - 2023/05/27104023083510.3%
2023/05/14 - 2023/05/2010393957538.9%
2023/05/07 - 2023/05/1310386426647.4%
2023/04/30 - 2023/05/0610379786545.8%
2023/04/03 - 2023/04/2910373245915.3%
2023/04/16 - 2023/04/2210367336334.9%
2023/04/09 - 2023/04/1510361007434.9%
2023/04/02 - 2023/04/081035357627
2023/03/26 - 2023/04/011034730949
2023/03/19 - 2023/03/2510337813123
2023/03/181030658108
2023/03/171030550123
2023/03/161030427112
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DIFFERENCE IN NUMBER PUBLISHED BY MINSA1029171-221
2023/02/281029392110
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My introduction talks about “infiltrators”.  One of the world’s greatest infiltrators was a guy by the name of Bob Mazur.  Bob infiltrated the Pablo Escobar empire and long story short, he laundered money for him, all the while working for the US government.  Wednesday night, I was invited to attend a seminar on Anti-Money Laundering and knew that some of the players of Kroll were going to be there.  So, as I entered, I scanned the room for one guy in particular, David Lewis.  I knew that the organizer knew him as David was supposed to speak that evening, so when Mr Tabare approached David, I made my move to get an introduction.  Just as I did however, my friend Tabare walked away and so I stopped in my tracks thinking, “Rats… now what?”.  Then suddenly, David walked over to me and said, “I think I know you, are you Brett Mikkelson?”.  “Why yes, yes I am…”, completely thrown back.  “Why would David Lewis, know me?”, I thought.  And then as if he read my mind, he says, “I was talking to Bob Mazur and asked him who I should meet with in Panama and he told me that the only guy you need in Panama is Brett Mikkelson.”  Yep, I blushed.  I know I did.  I’ll leave it to your imagination as to why Bob knows me, but more importantly, here are his two books that you should definitely pick up some time soon:

The first book he wrote “The Infiltrator”, became a movie as well recently.  He just published his second book “The Betrayal” – I can’t wait to get started on that one.

If that doesn´t catch your fancy, here are a few other books I’ve been working on reading:

Scalia Speaks, by Antonin Scalia – Judge Scalia was a controversial Supreme Court judge appointed by Ronald Reagan with staunch views on many conservative-leaning issues including being an advocate for the death penalty, protected gun freedoms, as well as being against abortion being measured at the Supreme Court level.  Dahlia Lithwick said, “Scalia doesn’t come into oral argument all secretive and sphinxlike, feigning indecision on the nuances of the case before him. He comes in like a medieval knight, girded for battle. He knows what the law is. He knows what the opinion should say. And he uses the hour allocated for argument to bludgeon his brethren into agreement.”  Regardless what your stance is, you should read this book if you’d like to learn more about the Conservative position.

Story Craft by Jack Hart – most would find this boring, but if you want to write a book or just better your writing skills, this is a great start.  I’ve loved it so far and it has helped in several ways but bettering my methodology and correcting much of my tomfoolery in writing.  Like not knowing when to use “tomfoolery”.  I know when to do that now.

Brett Mikkelson, CII, CPE

Director, B.M. Investigations, Inc. | M1 Consultants Inc

Mobile (+507) 6674-1183

brett@bminvestigations.com / www.bminvestigations.com

Proud Member of: Council of International Investigators (CII – Past President 2018-2019; Executive Regional Director 2021-Present), World Association of Detectives (WAD), The Fraternal Order of Investigators (Founding Member), Victory Services Club (London), Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA – Isthmian Chapter), Association of Certified Anti-money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Association of Fraud Examiners (AEF – Panama), Business Security Alliance (ASE – Panama).