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Meet the US’s drug running friends: A history of narcotics involvement
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‘Camouflaged invasion’: Panama opposition slams security pact with the US
Panama’s opposition speaks out against deal that allows the deployment of US troops in the Central American nation.
From: NewsFeed
Video: Panama-US sign understanding on US troop deployments
The US Defense Secretary said US troop deployments would reduce Chinese influence on control of the Panama Canal.
Published On 10 Apr 2025
Audit finds Hong Kong company breached Panama Canal ports contract
Report comes as US uses claims of Chinese meddling to push for control over strategic waterway.
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Why is China angry about a plan to sell two ports on the Panama Canal?
Beijing’s displeasure over conglomerate’s plans highlights tightening business environment in Hong Kong.
Panama approves embattled ex-President Martinelli’s passage to Nicaragua
Ricardo Martinelli has been convicted of money laundering in his native Panama and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
From: Talk to Al Jazeera
Trump threatens to seize Panama Canal, chief defiant
Ricaurte Vasquez defends Panama’s sovereignty as Trump pledges to reclaim the canal, raising fears of US intervention.
Published On 23 Mar 2025
Pentagon considering military options for Panama Canal access: Report
Officials say US military’s Southern Command exploring multiple options, from working with Panama to military action.
Panama releases 65 detained migrants from US amid criticism
Group of 65 migrants reach Panama City after release from the Darien, a dangerous jungle region near Colombia border.
Panama president says Trump ‘lying’ about reclaiming the canal
Panamanian leader says sale of a Chinese company’s port operation to a US firm does not amount to retaking the waterway.
From: Witness
The Lost Film of Panama: Indigenous Kuna reclaim their voice
Fifty years after a documentary film was confiscated by a bank, Panama’s Indigenous Kuna people reclaim their story.
Published On 2 Mar 2025