Even with all the great amenities, which Panama has to offer retirees there are some drawbacks should be considered before moving into the country. Unlike America, Panama does not have many traditional grocery stores such as Wal-Mart so finding groceries can sometimes be challenging and depending on what is in season accessibility of certain foods may be limited. Another con to retiring in Panama comes from a questionable structure in governmental leadership where political officials may become involved in political corruption through accepting large amounts of money for political extortion. While the county seems to be in a stable manner, it is imperative that retirees make an informed decision before relocating down to Panama (Expatparadise