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Donald Trump demands ‘free’ transit for US ships through Panama, Suez canals
US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for American military and commercial vessels to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez canals, directing […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touts 'historic' deals to deter 'Chinese influence' in Panama Canal
The Trump administration announced major moves in the Panama Canal this week, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth explaining Thursday that the deals are a means […]
Panama and US lock in new security pact for Canal as China tensions simmer
The United States and Panama have officially signed a new defense and security pact aimed at reinforcing control over the Panama Canal, a move that […]
Panama Canal Ship Pilot Navigates Tricky Waters, and Trump
Hanging from a ladder attached to the hull of a giant, bobbing tanker, Capt. Efraín Hallax began his climb up to the crew awaiting him […]
Panama Official Accuses Hong Kong Port Operator of Misconduct
A senior Panamanian official on Monday said he had uncovered evidence of misconduct by a Hong Kong company, a finding that could delay or even […]
US, Panama ‘taking back’ canal from ‘China's influence,’ says Hegseth
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said the U.S. will take back the Panama Canal from “China’s influence” as Washington tries to reassert control […]
Sec Hegseth to visit Panama after Trump's demands for canal's return
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is slated to meet with Panama leaders next week amid President Donald Trump‘s continued efforts to regain control of the key […]
CK Hutchison will not sign deal to sell strategic Panama ports next week, sources say
The MSC Regulus container ship, operated by Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC), left, the Monte Verde container ship, operated by Hamburg Sud, centre, and the OOCL […]
Migrants Deported to Panama by Trump Find Themselves Stranded and in Limbo
When the first buses of newly freed migrants arrived this month in Panama City from a detention camp at the edge of a jungle, three […]