What other expats sites do you read?

Hi Aunti Flo,  FYI - I follow Chiriqui Chatter and Panama Beach Expat Community.  You are right about the crime increase but it is interesting to note there are attempts to do  something about it such as Neighborhood watch and education meetings with the police in attendance. The body of one expat was found in a suitcase after been missing for several months and as hideous as that sounds,  we have several bodies a week being found in our city up here where I live.  Disgusting and we don't get used to it and mostly pertains to the drug scene.  I would have to think it involved something pretty nasty to end up in a suitcase in Panama. The robbery issues, it has been pointed out are well organized for the most part and by people from outside the area in which the crimes have been committed. There is one advocate who tracks the various locations of crime and may find a pattern which will be useful in apprehending some culprits. To answer  your last question.  I feel it is good to know what goes on and how to avoid situations. This does not take away from the Good People of Panama or the great country they live in.
Be wise and be well.


Cheers.