Trump’s Wish to Control Greenland and Panama Canal: Not a Joke This Time
by In recent days the president-elect has called for asserting U.S. control over the Panama Canal and Greenland, showing that his “America First” philosophy has an …
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Panama deports 29 Colombians on first US-funded flight
Panama deported 29 Colombians on Tuesday on a flight that the government said was the first paid for by the United States under an agreement …
To Save the Panama Canal From Drought, a Disruptive Fix
In the wake of a drought that hampered shipping, the Panama Canal’s overseers are eager to expand water storage. Climate change leaves them no choice.
Defendants Acquitted in Panama Papers Money-Laundering Trial
In a striking verdict for a money-laundering case associated with the Panama Papers scandal, a Panamanian judge on Friday acquitted all 28 defendants, among them …
Panama president-elect builds business-friendly cabinet
Panama President-elect Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday pulled business leaders and an economist into his ranks, the first cabinet selections in what Mulino has promised …
In Panama, last-minute candidate set to lead after contentious election
José Raúl Mulino, the stand-in for former President Ricardo Martinelli in Panama’s presidential election, has become the nation’s new leader. Authorities called the race Sunday …
Drought That Snarled Panama Canal Was Linked to El Niño, Study Finds
The recent drought in the Panama Canal was driven not by global warming but by below-normal rainfall linked to the natural climate cycle El Niño, …