(Fodors) Panama has a long history of luring settlers and visitors with its unique geographic location, lush landscapes, and even the promise of treasure. English pirate Sir Francis Drake and his armada anchored in the late 1500s; in 1671, Welsh Captain Henry Morgan and his seagoing villains made their mark when they destroyed much of the capital; in 1699, the Scottish … [Read more...]
The 10 Best Places to Retire in Panama
(US News) Panama is one of the world’s top retirement destinations. In this country, you have three dramatically different retirement lifestyle options to choose among: cosmopolitan cities, beautiful beachfront towns and cooler mountain climes. There are appealing retirement spots for retirees on strict budgets as well as upscale amenities for those whose retirement … [Read more...]
The Laundromat movie based on the Panama Papers to debut at Venice
(icij.org) A movie inspired by one of the biggest data leaks in history is set for its world premiere at the upcoming Venice International Film Festival, considered a key launchpad for Academy Awards’ success next February. The Laundromat, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Steven Soderbergh for Netflix, is based on the Panama Papers, the culmination of a global investigation … [Read more...]
Panama City marks 500 year anniversary
(Seattle Times) Panama City on Thursday marked the 500th anniversary of its founding by the Spanish on Aug. 15, 1519. Big blue butterflies and smaller orange and black ones were released by the hundreds to mark the day when Pedro Arias de Avila founded the city. The city’s old center, known as the Casco Viejo, was declared a World Heritage Site in 2003. The city’s … [Read more...]
Panama inaugurates third bridge over Panama Canal
(Washington Times) Panama has inaugurated the third bridge connecting the country’s eastern and western halves over the Panama Canal. The $380 million bridge built by the Panama Canal Authority two decades after the U.S. turned the canal over to Panama will now allow continuous access for traffic moving east and west. For decades, residents along Panama’s Caribbean coast … [Read more...]