Panama has long been a top destination for retirees from the US. It’s easy to get residency there, it’s affordable, and the weather is cool. But in recent years, a new group of expats is arriving from the United States. The World’s Michael Fox looks at the impact of this migration on the mountain town of Boquete.
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