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Panama Today
The waistline of the Americas, Panama has always been a crucial connec-
tion. The appearance of this land bridge three million years ago created a
biological boom. Species moved, adapted and flourished through this one
narrow isthmus. Like one great cocktail party, the event had no bedtime.
Back then, it was plants, amphibians, primates, flowers and insects. Today's
Panama has become a mix of ambitions, economic forces and peoples:
among them Chinese immigrants, Latinos, North Americans and indigenous
groups.
Best in Film
HHands o
f Stone(release 2013) The anticipated biopic of boxing legend Roberto
Durán, with Robert Di Niro.
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ds of St
um of Sola
f Solace(2008) Agent 007 is out for revenge, with scenes in Casco
Viejo.
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ilor o
r of P
f Panama(2001) A reluctant spy lets loose.
Best in Print
Gettttiing t
e Generraal(Graham Greene; 1984) A portrait of General Omar
Torrijos by his longtime friend.
Empiire o
g to K
o Know th
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f Blue Watterr(Stephen Talty; 2008) An intriguing pirate history andNY
Timesbestseller.
Panama(Carlos Ledson Miller; 2007) Explores the turmoil of the Noriega years
with snapshots of history.
Conffessiions o
e of Blue W
ic Hitman(John Perkins; 2005) Explores the shadowy
world of overseas business.
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n Economic Hit
