Panama Complains To UN Over Trump Canal Threat, Starts Audit
In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the government in Panama City referred to an article of the UN Charter precluding any member from "the threat or use of force" against the territorial integrity or political independence of another.
Panamanian President Rejects Trump's Vow To Take Back Panama Canal: 'It Is And Will Continue To Be Panama´s'
"China is using the Panama Canal and we did not give it to China. We gave it to Panama. And we will get it back," Trump said during his inauguration
Trump's Rhetoric On The Panama Canal Could Advance U.S. Interests, But It Could Also Backfire
Analysts believe takeover comments could be aimed at getting lower fees, but they could also push Panama to embrace China
Screwworm Pest Has Blocked Imports of Mexican Cattle Into Texas For Weeks; Why It Could Lead To Higher Beef Prices
About 3% of U.S. cattle comes from Mexico, with two thirds of it in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma
Trump Refuses To Commit He Won't Use Force To Control Panama Canal, Greenland: 'We Need Them For Economic Security'
Trump also announced on Truth Social that his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., would visit Greenland this week as part of efforts to engage with the island
Trump's Recent Comments on Panama, Greenland and Canada is Part of 'Broader Plan,' Insiders Say
With just weeks until Trump takes office, he is hinting at a broad plan which includes taking over Greenland, bringing back the Panama Canal and annexing Canada
Who is Kevin Marino Cabrera, Trump's Nominee For Ambassador to Panama Amid Canal Fees Dispute
President-elect Trump names Cabrera, a Miami-Dade commissioner, as envoy to Panama, reigniting tensions over canal fees and Chinese influence near the waterway.
Trump's Targeting of Panama, Canada and Greenland Escalates Geopolitical Tensions Even Before Inauguration
Over the holidays Trump reiterated that the U.S. could reclaim the Panama Canal, annex Canada, and acquire Greenland
Migrant Flow Through Darien Gap Drops 40% As Panama Closes Trails With Wired Fences
Security Minister Frank Abrego said the number of crossings has dropped to about 300,000 from the 520,000 of last year
Panama President Rejects Lowering Fees Due To Trump's Threats: 'The Answer Is No'
Jose Raul Mulino said that "tolls are not set at the whim of the (Panamanian) president and the administrator" but through a "public and open process"
Protestors Burn US Flag Following Trump's Threats to Retake Control of Panama Canal: 'F*** Trump'
Protestors in Panama have burned the American flag as well as an images of Donald Trump, after Trump demanded that control of the Panama Canal be handed over.
Panamanians Protest 'Public Enemy' Trump's Canal Threat
Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the US embassy chanting "Trump, animal, leave the canal alone" and "Get out invading gringo," as about 20 police officers guarded the compound.
Donald Trump Criticizes Panama Canal Fees, Suggests US Takeover
The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is an important route for global trade. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the United States for giving it up to Panama.
Miss Universe Organization Gets Commentator Fired From TV Gig For Insulting Miss Mexico
Chilean photographer and journalist Jordi Castell made sexist and insulting comments about Miss Mexico on television. He was fired from Chilevision after significant backlash
Panama Is The Latest Country to Balk at The Possibility of Receiving U.S. Deportees From Third Countries
Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos islands had stated they would not receive U.S. deportees from third countries following a report about Trump's intentions
Panamanian President Says Migrant Flow Through Darien Gap Decreased Nearly 40% Compared to 2023
In the same period last year, the number of crossings was 482,000; this year that number has decreased by nearly 200,000
Telemundo Announces New Reality Show 'Miss Universe Latina'
The Spanish-language channel has announced a reality show featuring the potential Latin contestants of next year's competition.
Meet the Family of Sheynnis Palacio, the Miss Universe Who Fled From Nicaragua
The current Miss Universe was able to reunite with her family after receiving the title. Get to know all of them here.
Miss Universe Breaks Records With More Candidates, Countries, and Historic Changes
The 2024 Miss Universe competition is making history by breaking numerous records for the pageant including the most contestants and debuting countries, among others
Disqualified Miss Universe Contestant Italy Mora Admits She Secretly Visited Boyfriend's Room Before Pageant, But Adds a Very Important Twist to the Sordid Story
Panama won't be represented in this week's Miss Universe pageant because its representative broke the rules, but she said there's more to the story.
Human-smuggling Networks are Estimated to Make Between $4 Billion to $12 Billion a Year, a New Report Says
Authorities say at least 80% of all undocumented immigrants making their way to the U.S. hire smugglers to help them cross into the U.S.
Panama Seeks Third Country for Deported Venezuelan Migrants Amid Growing Crisis
With over 263,000 migrants crossing the Darien Gap this year, Panama's President José Raúl Mulino hopes a third country will accept deported Venezuelans.
Rubén Blades Posts Powerful Video Condemning Donald Trump
The Panamanian artist and politician called the Republican candidate a "great threat." Rubén Blades said he is supporting for Kamala Harris.
Panama Increases Pace of Deportations from Darien Gap as Part of Agreement with the U.S.
Roger Mojica, Director of Panama's National Immigration Service, said that 11 flights conducted have had an approximate cost of $900,000
Sexual assaults at the Darien Gap are so frequent migrants travel with morning-after pills
In the last 18 months, Humans Right Watch reported that almost 700,000 people crossed the Darien Gap; about 65% of them are from Venezuela
Human Rights Watch calls on Latin America countries to step up aid for Haitian, Venezuelan migrants
The NGO urges governments to improve protection schemes, grant legal status and reverse "onerous visa requirements" for millions of Haitians and Venezuelans
U.S., Colombia and Panama agree to increase crackdown on regional migration route through more deportations
Colombia and Panama agreed to increase state presence along their shared border to fight back human trafficking and smugglers
Panama announces expansion of U.S.-funded deportation flights to include migrants from Ecuador, India, China
The government began carrying out the flights this week
Panama starts deporting migrants apprehended at the Darien Gap through U.S.-funded flights
A group of 29 Colombians with criminal records were the first to be returned
U.S.-funded deportation flights from Darien Gap set to start on Tuesday
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino said most migrants apprehended come from Venezuela