Panama Posts

“I had an incredibly enriching learning experience, but I also feared that we might be objectifying and exploiting the lives and history of the Embera people." This is some of the…
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No worries when it comes to keeping warm: Fresh powdery snow, a crackling fire at the lodge, bundling up against the cold……if this is your idea of heaven, then Panama may not be the…
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I was recently given a tour of the upscale gated community of Altos del Maria by a Panamanian friend and knowledgeable attorney. It took us about an hour, heading west, to reach the…
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The plantain is a very popular food in Panama. It looks like a banana, but if you take a bite of a raw plantain you will know this is something different. Plantains are a member of the…
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Panamanians love their golden frogs. Their status as a cultural icon dates all the way back to the Mayans who believed they could increase fertility. Their brilliant yellow color…
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One non-negotiable for US citizens is that we are taxed on worldwide income. If you live in the US, make money overseas and bring the money back into the US, it will be subject to US…
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Taxes and other deductions required from employee paychecks. Like most countries, Panama requires foreigners employed by companies or households to have a work permit issued by the…
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MiniMed Sets Goals of Quality & Affordability The first medical franchise to open doors in Panama has a unique vision: “To become the Starbucks of Health.” With a $2 million…
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Sarigua Solar Park is the First Utility-Scale Solar Plant Installed in Panama. “Latin America is one of the world’s most dynamic solar power markets, and we are excited to demonstrate…
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We've been talking about the Central American real estate market and the difficulties associated with determining the value of properties in emerging markets. In order to assist us with…
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