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I really appreciate this comment. I knew there was a situation in Bocas with the banana company but I sure didn’t know about martial law and the internet thing. I met a man on the airplane last month who lives there and he never mentioned anything about that to me. I will investigate this further.

@NothingNew

Thank you for your post. My husband and I are considering Panama for retirement. We read many positive things about the country. I’m weary of the raining season. Safety and finding a place close to a major hospital is a priority.

I don’t understand why some people are not respectful of different opinions nowadays. Be well!

@jimgh

Yes. The president of Panama suspended the constitution in Bocas del Toro and sent in the police and AERONAVAL, suspended internet service--I know that Starlink costs more upfront but at least they can't turn it off as easily as Tigo and Más Móvil.

From the AFP about the Internet. An American woman was also dragged from her car at a roadblock but later released.

@Morena39

Thanks for your comments. The problem with Panama and healthcare is that first class healthcare requirements almost limits you to Panama City.

Panama is not like even rural areas or even Alaska that have highly developed air ambulance and evacuation services/insurance. Although places like David in Chiriquí have hospitals like Mae Lewis and Chiriquí Hospital depending on the medical needs you still might need to go to Panama City.

You make an excellent point that if medical services are a requirement it doesn't hurt to have your doctor (s) in the United States speak to the doctors in the foreign country you're considering. You'll need a release of confidential information (ROI) in the United States and you may have to pay for a medical translator/interpreter, but worth the cost.

Good luck with your move.