Panama's relationship with China and the United States is heating up. In a sudden turn of events, Panama has decided not to renew a major infrastructure deal with China, citing pressure from the United States to reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, a critical pathway for global trade. China, on the other hand, is not happy about this development. Beijing...
Imagine this - Panama's President, let's just call him José, found himself in hot water recently. You know, Jose is the big boss of Panama. He and a U. S. Cabinet member, let's call him Marco, had a chat and some big decisions were on the table. The biggest was whether U. S ships should get a free pass to cross Panama's famous canal. "Why is this a big deal?...
Panama is taking a big step back from China's global investment plan. The country decided not to renew a 2017 deal with China's "Belt and Road Initiative. " This decision came after Panama President José Raúl Mulino met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In 2013, China began this initiative to invest heavily in foreign infrastructure. The initiative has been a b...
The Central American country of Panama is dealing with escalating diplomatic fallouts from the US. The US President has publicly threatened to seize Panama's rights over the Panama Canal because of China's influence. The current president of Panama has spoken out against this threat and reassured reporters that the US will not use force to retake th...
China’s expanding influence in Panama's Canal has driven new concerns, a move that has provoked President Donald Trump into a sudden move. His words reveal something more significant, possibly seeking a dameaged collaboration over the canal region of Panama under the geographic influence of Beijing. Trump’s recent trip to Panama was meant to suggest a stern warning....
Imagine a region where nations are struggling to keep their heads above the water, and their economy is sinking like a stone. Marco Rubio, the U. S. Secretary of State, is off on his first international trip to Panama. They are not happy about President Trump’s aggressive moves, like trying to take back the Panama Canal with military force. They are also f...
)1 The Panama Canal grabs scrutiny in a recent Senate committee. It's chaired by Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen Cruz pointed fingers at Panama, s concentrating on foreign influence. 2 Years back, Panama handled the Canal under the condition Panam were to be neutral. . . but that’s where things have gotten tricky. 3 China's growing involve...
Marco Rubio, the new Secretary of State, is set to embark on his first international trip. His journey will take him through several Latin American countries, including Panama. Panama, a close ally of the U. S. , is facing some controversy due to President Trump's statements about the Panama Canal. Trump has claimed that China is operating the canal, which both China...
When Donald Trump became the 47th US president, leaders worldwide reacted with a mix of excitement, apprehension, and outright defiance. Panama's President José Raúl Mulino swiftly reassured his citizens that the Panama Canal would remain under their control, despite Trump's comments. Meanwhile, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum urged calm among Mexican immigrants...
President Trump has been talking about expanding America's borders lately. He's mentioned buying Greenland, taking over Canada, and even reclaiming the Panama Canal. This might sound strange coming from someone who promised to close the border. But Trump seems to know that looking inward isn't always the best plan. He's tapping into an idea from America's founders: t...