Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump’s comments on canal
Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit
Why Trump Sees a Chinese Threat at the Panama Canal, and Locals Don’t
The new administration sees Chinese-owned infrastructure as leverage over the waterway. Panama and some former U.S. military officials say concerns are overblown.
Rubio will visit Central America, including Panama, on first trip abroad as secretary of state
Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Panama after Donald Trump lashes out at country
Marco Rubio will travel to Panama on his first trip abroad as secretary of State. The visit comes as Donald Trump looks to reclaim Panama's canal.
Rubio to visit Central America on 1st trip as top US diplomat
Rubio will depart on his first foreign trip to visit countries in Central America that may be vital for carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportation plans.
Panama City gives update on current conditions following winter weather
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - As of 10:30 a.m., the city says the roadways are in good condition, with ice left over in shadier areas. The City asks that the public continue to be cautious and reduce speed to avoid slipping.
Panama City covered by record snowfall, crews working overnight to clear roads
Panama City now transformed into a winter wonderland, parts of the city saw upwards of five inches of snow, which is a new record. Crews working late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, even turning bulldozers into makeshift snow plows to help clear roads.
Panama Mulls Calling UN Security Council Meeting over Donald Trump Threats
Panama has reportedly submitted a formal letter to the U.N. rejecting Trump's statement about reclaiming the canal. The country's President José Raúl Mulino said in the letter, dated January 20, that the canal "is and will continue to be Panama's," the New York Times reported.
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What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence
A new subway line in Panama City. A modern container port. China has been working to build ties and influence in Panama for years, part of its broader ambition to expand its footprint in Latin ...
Panama opens audit of Chinese port operator while Trump threatens to take canal back
Panama Ports is a subsidiary of Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison Holdings. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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‘We’re taking it back.’ Trump’s comments on the Panama Canal spur pushback from Panama
MEXICO CITY — President Trump said Monday that the United States would reassert control over the Panama Canal, the strategic, U.S.-built waterway that Washington handed over to the Panamanian ...
City of Panama City declares a state of emergency
The City of Panama City has declared a local state of emergency following the winter weather system that brought snow to the panhandle.
Russia warns Trump against seizing Panama Canal
Russia warned President Trump on Tuesday against seizing the Panama Canal, after he reiterated his intent to take control of the strategic waterway in his second inaugural address Monday.
15 Impressive Facts About the Panama Canal
Often called one of the seven modern wonders of the world, the Panama Canal splits the continents of North and South America and launched a new era in global commerce when it opened in 1914.
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Live updates on Thursday | Winter storm in Bay County: Roads, schools, forecast and more
Bay County was working through Day 3 of the winter storm on Thursday. "The roads are recovering a little quicker than we anticipated but we still ask you to use caution," the sheriff's office wrote in a Wednesday night Facebook post. How much snow did we get? Estimates range from 4 inches to 6 inches. Stay tuned here today for more live updates.