Corruption

Getting all fishy with Bosco the Clown

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The mayor of Panama City, Bosco the Clown, is not just a corrupt jerk who can't keep his hands out of the municipality's coffers and wastes resources on epic fails like the "Biggest Christmas Party of the World"; he can't even keep the fish market clean!

Politics

Panama goes for investment grade

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Panama goes for "investment grade". That means that we're terribly sorry, but the schools here will continue to suck like, forever, and the old and the needy will become more old and more needy.

Scams & Frauds

Panama is open for business(1) scammer Monte Friesner

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Panama being open for business means that transnational fraud artists are more welcome than ever here. Take for example this guy Monte Friesner of the Panama Sailing School. Convicted of everything from arson to fraud. Runs a bunch of shady companies in Panama with his wife as a front. Good buddies with lawyer Herbert Young, who is partners with José Blandon. Business!