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Panama Detains Deportees From Various Countries Under Trump Administration

Panama temporarily houses deportees from various countries, some reluctant to return home, sparking concerns and international efforts.

299 deportees from US held in Panama hotel as authorities try to return them to their countries

Panama is detaining in a hotel nearly 300 people from various countries deported by the United States, not allowing them to leave while waiting for international authorities to organize a return to their countries

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Most of the world has long feared US power. Now its allies do too.

When a new US president takes office, his first order of business is usually to reassure America’s allies and warn its enemies. However, Donald Trump is doing things differently. It seems his goal is to strike fear into the heart not of America’s foes, but rather its friends.

The Conversation · Feb 14, 2025

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US deports 119 migrants from a variety of nations to Panama

Panama's president has said his country has received the first U.S. flight carrying deportees from other nations as the Trump administration takes Panama up on its offer to act as a stopover for expelled migrants

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

US Military Plane Deports 119 Non-Panamanian Citizens To Panama

US military plane carrying non-Panamanian citizens, including migrants from Asia, lands in Panama as part of a cooperation program with the US.

US-Panama Call Postponed Due To Trump's Schedule Changes

The scheduled call between US President Trump and Panamanian President Mulino was postponed due to last-minute changes in Trump's agenda, following a dispu...

US pressure has forced Panama to quit China’s Belt and Road Initiative – it could set the pattern for further superpower clashes

Following Donald Trump’s repeated claims that the US needs to “take back” the Panama canal from Chinese control, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, visited Panama to demand the country reduce China’s influence. On the surface, it seems Rubio has succeeded.

The Conversation · Feb 7, 2025

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US-Panama relationship was ‘very strong’. Then Trump upended the diplomatic playing board

US had made inroads against Chinese influence in Panama, but Trump’s demands could help Beijing expand its regional power

The Guardian - US · Feb 7, 2025

How Putin, Xi and now Trump are ushering in a new imperial age

Over the past few weeks the new US president, Donald Trump, has repeatedly claimed that the United States should “take back” the Panama Canal and that it should assume control of Greenland – one way or another. He has talked of Canada becoming America’s 51st state and now he even…

The Conversation · Feb 7, 2025

Rubio's Central America Trip: Immigration, China, And Policy Upheaval

Explore U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Central America tour focusing on immigration, counternarcotics, and curbing Chinese influence amidst challeng...

Panama Denies Free Transit Deal For US Warships

Panama refutes U.S. claim of fee exemption for warships in Panama Canal, citing legal constraints and constitutional provisions.

Marco Rubio forced into embarrassing walk back on Panama Canal claim

Marco Rubio claimed Panama had agreed to stop charging US vessels transiting through the canal

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025

China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew agreement

China lashed out at what it called U.S. ‘coercion’ after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with Beijing

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025

US Secretary Of State Clarifies Panama Canal Fee Situation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarifies US government vessel fees for Panama Canal transit, emphasizing respect for Panama's laws and procedures.

'Intolerable' US Claim Sparks New Row Over Panama Canal

Panama on Thursday rejected the United States' claim of securing free passage for its government vessels through the Panama Canal, while bowing to US pressure to quit a key Chinese project.

Panama Rejects US Claim Of Free Canal Passage Agreement

President Mulino of Panama challenges US claim of waived fees for canal transit, highlighting discrepancies in statements.

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2025

Panama accuses US of peddling ‘intolerable falsehood’ about canal

President José Raúl Mulino denies making a deal that US ships can transit the canal free of charge

International Business Times · Feb 6, 2025

Rubio Debuts As Personable, Bilingual Face Of 'America First'

Making his debut as the top US diplomat, Marco Rubio has conducted most business entirely in Spanish, forging quick bonds with Latin American leaders.

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International Business Times · Feb 6, 2025

Panama Says US Claims It Can Use Canal For Free Are False

The State Department said U.S. government vessels would no longer be charged for using the canal, which Trump has threatened to take back.

Trump Administration Seizes Second Venezuelan Plane In Dominican Republic

Trump administration to seize second Maduro-linked plane in the Dominican Republic, while Panama waives transit fees for U.S. warships in the Panama Canal.

International Business Times · Feb 6, 2025

US Claims Free Passage Through Panama Canal

The United States said Wednesday that its government vessels would sail for free through the Panama Canal following heavy pressure from President Donald Trump, but authorities at the waterway swiftly issued a denial.

Panama Eliminates Charge Fees For U.S. Government Vessels

Recent U.S.-Panama relations development: waiving fees for U.S. vessels in Panama Canal, concerns over Chinese influence, proposal to repurchase the canal,...

International Business Times · Feb 6, 2025

US Government Vessels To Sail Free Through Panama Canal: State Dept

The United States said Wednesday that its government vessels would be allowed to sail for free through the Panama Canal, following heavy pressure from President Donald Trump.

Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025

Panama Considers Withdrawing from Port Deal with Hong Kong Firm After Trump's Canal Offensive

The decision could reshape economic ties in the region as U.S.-China tensions escalate.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 4, 2025

Fan Gets the Better of Lionel Messi's Famous Bodyguard in Panama

Lionel Messi's bodyguard was sent flying through the air by a pitch invader during Inter Miami's latest preseason game.

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