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Luigi the Harpy Eagle  
   

Luigi the Harpy Eagle

Luigi has been born and raised in captivity, so this is the only life he knows. The chains around his ankles are not harmful or cruel, they are for his own safety; Cuidad del Saber, Panama City
Weeks 5 & 6

February 14th 2008
Riots in Panama City As some of you may have heard, on Feb 13th, a construction worker was shot and killed during a demonstration in Panama City. The union to which this worker belonged became outraged at the act and promptly turned violent. Riots began and several roads were closed, bonfires burned in the middle of streets, stones were thrown at cars and buildings and property was damaged. Pol ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Panama » Panamá » Panama Canal

Panamanian Flag With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal ... ... read more
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