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Detroit murder fugitive arrested in Panama after 30-year manhunt
crime12 days ago

Detroit murder fugitive arrested in Panama after 30-year manhunt

A Detroit man who fled after a 1993 murder for more than 30 years was finally arrested in Panama City, Panama. Richard Werstine, who used multiple aliases, was tracked by the U.S. Marshals Service and captured with the help of Panamanian authorities; fingerprint analysis confirmed his identity and he admitted to the 1993 killing of Rodney Barger. The arrest ends a decades-long chase that included a 1999 shooting incident in Flagstaff, Arizona.

via NBC News|
#crime#detroit#fugitive
Iranian Extradited from Panama to Seattle on Nine-Count Sanctions Indictment
crime1 month ago

Iranian Extradited from Panama to Seattle on Nine-Count Sanctions Indictment

Reza Dindar (aka Renda Dindar), a 44-year-old Iranian citizen, was extradited from Panama to the Western District of Washington to face a nine-count federal indictment alleging a scheme to violate U.S. export sanctions by disguising U.S.-origin goods and routing them to Iran via China; charges include conspiracy, two counts of export to an embargoed country, two counts of smuggling, two counts of money laundering, and two counts of filing false export records, with a potential sentence up to 20 years. The case was investigated by BIS and HSI with international cooperation from Panama and the State Department and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd Greenberg.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#crime#export-controls#extradition
Retired Americans Trade Snow for Panama’s Sunshine and Community
world3 months ago

Retired Americans Trade Snow for Panama’s Sunshine and Community

A Michigan couple retired in 2018 and moved to Coronado, Panama, where they bought a $210,000 two-bedroom condo and joined a vibrant arts community. Greg Kitzmiller began writing—publishing a book about retiring in Panama and starting a detective fiction series—while Jen connected with locals and churches. Panama’s Pensionado visa offers perks such as discounts on utilities, medications, and transport, and the country’s use of the US dollar simplifies finances. They stay close to family via video calls and, eight years in, say there’s not much they miss about the US and have no plans to return.

via Business Insider|
#coronado#expat-life#panama
Neon Indian and Panama Hint GTA 6 Soundtrack Inclusions
gaming3 months ago

Neon Indian and Panama Hint GTA 6 Soundtrack Inclusions

Two artists have hinted at GTA 6 music: Panama publicly claimed on Instagram that her track ‘Back To Life’ (with Poolside) will be on GTA 6, in a comment later deleted, and Neon Indian’s Alan Palomo teased involvement after discussing GTA V licensing; the franchise’s history includes songs like Change of Coast in GTA V, and other artists (Skrilla, ScHoolboy Q, T-Pain, Jermaine Dupri, DJ Khaled) have also claimed or teased their music for GTA 6. GTA VI Trailer 2 has confirmed some songs, and fans are advised to follow RockstarINTEL for updates.

via RockstarINTEL|
#gaming#gta6#neon-indian
Panama Court voids CK Hutchison port concession amid geopolitical tension
world3 months ago

Panama Court voids CK Hutchison port concession amid geopolitical tension

Panama’s Supreme Court ruled the 2021 25-year extension for the Panama Ports Company (a CK Hutchison subsidiary) to operate ports at both ends of the Panama Canal unconstitutional, after a comptroller audit found irregular payments and accounting glitches. The decision comes amid U.S. efforts to curb Chinese influence over the canal and sparks questions about the future of port operations; CK Hutchison and Hong Kong authorities dispute the ruling, while Beijing signals it will defend Chinese interests. The court gave no guidance on next steps for the ports, leaving Panama’s executive branch to decide how to proceed.

via AP News|
#ck-hutchison#panama#panama-canal
Tiny hummingbird chick mimics poisonous caterpillar to deter predators
animals4 months ago

Tiny hummingbird chick mimics poisonous caterpillar to deter predators

In a Panama rainforest, a white-necked jacobin hummingbird chick about one inch long was observed flicking and twisting to mimic a poisonous caterpillar, scaring away wasps and other predators. Scientists say this may be the first clear record of caterpillar-like mimicry in a hummingbird, a potential Batesian strategy to boost nest survival in predator-rich tropical forests; further experiments with artificial chicks are planned to test which colors or movements elicit attacks.

via Earth.com|
#animals#batesian-mimicry#caterpillar-mimicry
Oropouche Virus Spreads to Seven Regions in Panama
health7 months ago

Oropouche Virus Spreads to Seven Regions in Panama

Since late 2024, Panama has reported 613 confirmed cases of Oropouche virus across seven regions, with the disease spreading from Colombia and transmitted mainly through insect bites. Symptoms include high fever, headache, and muscle pain, with risks during pregnancy and potential neurological complications. The health authorities recommend preventive measures, and the CDC has issued travel advisories, but no vaccines are currently available.

via Newsroom Panama|
#disease-outbreak#health#mosquito-borne
Retirement Dreams Fade as Boomer Faces Job Hunt in Panama
personal-finance1 year ago

Retirement Dreams Fade as Boomer Faces Job Hunt in Panama

Patty Blue Hayes, a 60-year-old retiree, moved from California to Panama to reduce living costs but is struggling to find remote work after losing her main income source. Despite side hustles like Airbnb and YouTube, she has accumulated $13,000 in debt and plans to start Social Security at 62. Hayes faces challenges in her job search due to high demand for remote roles, lack of Spanish fluency, and limited networking. She remains optimistic about improving her financial situation through growing her YouTube channel and self-publishing.

via Business Insider|
#cost-of-living#panama#personal-finance