Al-Qaeda Spotted in Panama

Ever since the U.S. left Panama and our canal, the

place has become a hot bed of intrigue. 

A prominent Washington source -- with close ties to

the U.S. intelligence community-- tells NewsMax that

al-Qaeda operatives have been using Panama City.

U.S. intelligence has tracked several al-Qaeda

operative through Panama.

The question is whether it is a base of operations or

a transit point for operations. Panama City is an

international banking center and al-Qaeda may be

using banks there to funnel funds around the world,

our source suggests. 

The recent installation of the new president, Martin

Torrijos, is bad news for the U.S. Torrijos is already

seeking making closer ties with another terrorist

leader, Fidel Castro.