31.   Elected officials in the United States should stiffen their resolve to let Panama have its canal, no matter how Panamanian officials squirm.

32.   Gorriti has probed alleged influence of drug traffickers on political campaigns and other allegations of malfeasance by top Panamanian officials.

33.   He said his agents had come close to locating Posada and they would cooperate fully with Panamanian officials.

34.   Panamanian officials claim to know nothing about what the Cedras family is up to.

35.   Panamanian officials fear the situation will only get worse when the anti-drug war heats up.

36.   Panamanian officials must now decide whether to ask Tokyo to take charge.

37.   She also said Panamanian officials should demand an explanation from Cuba.

38.   The Miami Herald on Thursday quoted unidentified U.S. and Panamanian officials as saying Brito had defected and been brought to the United States.

39.   The price of the purchase, which is pending approval by Panamanian banking officials, was not announced.

40.   They claim the company provided supporting documents, but Panamanian officials say the documents must have been forged.