so america’s real estate bubble has burst, the dollar’s getting its ass kicked, fear has gripped Wall street, Americans are drowning in debt, and tapping their retirement savings to remain solvent.

what to do? many are betting on Panama. dial up any travel website, or Pick up any magazine for retirees and you’ll find an article extolling the delights of this tropical paradise. read more»

producers of the latest james bond flick are off to a rough start. first they decided to film much of the movie in panama. then they turned down my killer titles “live and let’s have another abuelo,” and “the spy who loved sancocho.” instead they opted for the much less catchy “quantum of solace.” read more»

as some of you may know, I’m out of town (re: in hiding after an unfortunate encounter with a horny donkey). there’s no way I can report authentically on the rioting and fear that’s gripped Panama. so one of our interns, Alex, a native, and part time sex worker, has filed this report from the mean streets of panama city. read more»