Panama Vacation

The Obama administration has defaulted on its previous pledge to rush the Panama Trade Promotion Agreement through Congress, favoring a focus on health care legislation and leaving the Panama FTA in limbo, where it’s been since originally negotiated in 2006 under the Bush administration. The decision was announced by a U.S. Trade representative on May [...]

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The Panama Canal Expansion, which is set to double the capacity of the famous international shipping route, is underway and on time, according to the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). The estimated $5.25 billion project will entail the construction of two new locks with capacity for post-Panamax cargo ships (which can be up to a quarter [...]

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Panama’s 11th democratic presidential elections were held just over a month ago on May 3, 2009, declaring opposition party candidate Ricardo Martinelli the winner. Martinelli, of the Democratic Change party, beat out the government supported candidate Balbina Herrera and the Fatherland’s Moral Vanguard Party candidate and former Panamanian president Guillermo Endara with a 60% popular [...]

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Foreign embassies in Panama exist to facilitate international relationships as well as to assist their citizens with passport renewals, voter registration, income tax forms, reissuing of stolen passports, birth reports for citizens born abroad in Panama and with emergency services in the event of arrest, illness or death. They also do their part to keep [...]

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Planning your family vacation for the holiday season?  Still haven’t found a vacation spot?  Come check out all of the great family activities that Panama has to offer.  Panama is a great vacation destination for a Christmas or New Year’s trip and space is booking quickly. Reserve your holiday trip by July the [...]

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Enjoy your vacation to Panama in the beautiful town of Pedasi.  Casita Margarita is a brand new bed and breakfast on main street in Pedasi, just minutes away from some of the most beautiful beaches that Panama has to offer.  Casita Margarita is currently running a special where they are offering a 5th night free [...]

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