Panama

An aerial view shows a cargo vessel transits through the Agua Clara Locks at the Panama Canal, in Colon, Panama, February 1, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Enea Lebrun/File Photo
USA

Trump says US ships should be allowed to travel through the Panama and Suez canals for free

The Panama Canal crosses the narrowest part of the isthmus between North and South America, allowing ships to move more quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It carries about 40% of US...

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press conference, in Panama City, Panama April 9, 2025. Photo:REUTERS/Aris Martinez
World+Biz

US recognizes Panama's sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks

Cranes load and unload containers from cargo ships at the Cristobal port, operated by the Panama Ports Company, in Colon, Panama. Photo: UNB
World+Biz

Panama's president denies making a deal that US warships can transit the canal for free

Bahamian LOS ANGELES SPIRIT crude oil tanker is pictured during its transit in the expanded canal through Cocoli Locks at the Panama Canal, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama March 10, 2023. REUTERS/Aris Martinez
World+Biz

US envoy calls China's presence around Panama Canal a security concern

Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino attends the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Yves Herman
World+Biz

'Be serious', says Panama president on Trump 'invasion' question

US President-elect Donald Trump makes remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US January 7, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Carlos Barria
USA

Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland

A cargo vessel transits through locks of Agua Clara at the Panama Canal, in Colon, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama May 3, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo
World+Biz

Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat

A cargo vessel transits through locks of Agua Clara at the Panama Canal, in Colon, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama May 3, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo
USA

After Trump threat, Mexican president says Panama Canal belongs to Panamanians

US President-elect Donald Trump attends a meeting with Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (not seen), at the UK Ambassador’s Residence in Paris as part of ceremonies to mark the reopening of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, five-and-a-half years after a fire ravaged the Gothic masterpiece, France, 7 December 2024. Photo: Reuters
USA

Trump previews combative foreign policy with threats to Panama, Greenland

US President-elect Donald Trump delivers remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 16, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
USA

Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal

A ship carrying gas is heading from the Miraflores locks to the Aguas Claras locks with the help of tugboats in Gamboa, Panama August 13, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Enea Lebrun/File Photo
Global Economy

Panama Canal seeks LNG comeback after 65% decline in traffic

Photo: BSS
Politics

Venezuela's Maduro rejects Panama's offer of safe passage

Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino speaks during his first press conference, in Panama City, Panama July 18, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Enea Lebrun/File Photo
Politics

Panama seeks Latin American summit to support democracy in Venezuela