Panamanians say the canal is theirs and always will be
A black, massive Hong Kong-registered ship inched its way through the churning waters of the Panama Canal — guided by tugboats stern and aft, and sweating Panamanians hoisting yellow ropes to latch onto the ship's higher levels.
The Panama Canal Is Drying Up, So Why Does Trump Want It?
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the growing battle over the Panama Canal. The U.S. is considering taking control, while Panama resists. However, severe droughts have already crippled the canal,
Local opinion: I went to see if China has taken over the Panama Canal
To protect its interests in Panama without destabilizing the region, the United States must approach this situation with strength, strategic foresight and diplomatic precision.
Trump vs. China in Panama: A Bold Move or Hypocrisy?
Donald Trump is ramping up his anti-China rhetoric, accusing Panama of allowing Chinese influence over the Panama Canal.
Panama Canal Still Faces Massive Droughts
Whether the U.S. or Panama own the Panama Canal, one of the largest routes for ship traffic in the world still faces horrible drought that will slow traffic through it, or shutter in completely from time to time.
Trump Delays Call with Panama’s President as Canal Fee Dispute Grows
President Donald Trump has postponed a scheduled phone call with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino due to last-minute changes in his agenda. This development comes amid escalating tensions over the Panama Canal,
Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?
Donald Trump has begun his second term as president by ramping up pressure on Panama – threatening to “take back” the Panama ...
Argentina canal mysteriously turns bright red, looks like it’s ‘covered in blood’
A canal in Argentina mysteriously turned bright red on Thursday, alarming residents who were woken up by its strong odor.
Flowers tributes have been laid next to a Netherton canal following death of man
Flowers have been laid by the side of a canal in Netherton where a man died after being found in the water. Fire crews, ...
China derides U.S. "pressure and coercion" as Panama scraps Belt and Road deal with Beijing amid canal standoff
Panama's decision to leave a key investment deal with China has drawn accusations from Beijing of "pressure and coercion" by ...
Rubio walks back State Department’s claim of free Panama Canal transit for US government vessels
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has walked back the assertion of the State Department that Panama “has agreed to no longer ...
Trump, the Panama Canal and the Hong Kong Firm at the Heart of a Showdown
The canal’s two biggest ports are operated by a Hong Kong company with global reach. The Trump administration sees a Chinese ...
Trump postpones call with Panama's president as canal tensions simmer
U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed a phone call with Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino due to last-minute changes ...
Panama Accuses U.S. of Lying About Deal for Free Navy Canal Passage
The Panamanian leader says he was “incredibly surprised” by the statement, as President Trump threatens a U.S. takeover of ...
Panama rejects U.S. claim it dropped canal fees after Rubio visit
PANAMA CITY — President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday denied a claim by the Trump administration that the Central American ...
Panama's leader rejects State Department claim of deal for U.S. warships to traverse Panama Canal for free
Panama's president says the State Department's claim of an agreement granting U.S. warships free canal passage was "based on ...
Panama's president denies making a deal that US warships can transit the canal for free
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has rejected the U.S. State Department's claim that his country had reached a deal allowing ...
Limburgers walk through drained Juliana Canal amid major upgrade
In the Dutch province of Limburg, residents had the rare chance this weekend to walk on the bottom of the drained Juliana ...