Research & Investigations

I very much enjoy doing research for my own journalistic endeavors and those of others, and have gained a lot of experience in fields like corruption, drug trafficking, fraud and all sorts of political cloak & dagger. If you’re working on a project and you need someone to do research on a subject in or around Latin America, you may contact me.

I have investigated and reported about so many local Panamanian and transnational frauds and swindles that I am contacted regularly by people who either lost money in some scam or want to get my advice on an investment they’re considering. I understand that. You want to know in advance if some real estate developer, lawyer, banker or other corporation is above board and to be trusted. If you’ve been had by a con man, you want to know what you can do about it.

You’ve certainly come to the right person – in theory – because there isn’t anyone offering serious investigative and/or due diligence services in Panama. However, please understand that these type of investigations, if done right, take tremendous amounts of time and, more often than not, money. So even though I understand your requests, chances are I will not be able to provide a satisfactory answer. I have no ambition to become a full-time sleuth, so, unless your request is of high interest for one reason or the other, chances are you’re on your own. I also do not recommend lawyers in Panama.