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Photo of a finca in Las Delicias.

Photo by artour_a.

Hairy and handsome fungus beetle that looks like a Barbie helmet. The name comes from their cuisine… they feed on rotting fungus. YUM!

Photo by artour_a.

A racoon likely to be looking for a bite to eat on the rooftops in Panama City.

Photo by artour_a.

Hi PanamaForum.com friends!

This is the eight issue of the PanamaForum Newsletter.

This week we’ll get right to the Panama News and Latest Threads from PanamaForum.com.

Enjoy Panama and have fun!

LATEST PANAMA NEWS:

• 27 Police Officers and PTJ Agents Arrested in Drug Ring
• They are accused of offering protection to the members of the drug trafficking organization, as well as providing information on the movements of security elements, to include providing official documents to “legalize” drug shipments under the camouflage of exports of dry merchandise.
• An Interview with US Ambassador to Panama William Eaton
  During the recent trip to the Embera Indian village of Parara Puru on the Chagres River Don Winner was able to get a little time with the US Ambassador to Panama William Eaton.

TOP NEW PANAMA THREADS:

• Internet in Panama
  How readily can you access the Internet in Panama? Is high-speed Internet available? Wireless Internet that works all throughout Panama? Find out on this thread.
• Permanent residency/visa question
  What are the available programs to obtain a permanent visa and residency within 1 year? Read on and chime in. A lawyer gives his opinion and we would love to hear more from him.
• Panama Visa Requirements
  WMQ gives the specific details on entry requirements for all countries. This thread is very useful to all traveling to Panama.
• Is it worth living in Panama?
  More opinions have been shared. Tell us what you think!

Another view on Panama City. This shot was taken from the Radisson Decapolis Hotel.

Photo by Gaby Maldonado.

Enjoying a mesmerizing sunset walking on the Causeway Amador.

Photo by Gaby Maldonado.