Major earthquake hits Panama
A powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck central Panama, collapsing buildings and roads and injuring at least 27 people, although no deaths were reported.…
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Panama Catholic Church reports dozens of clerical abuse cases
Five clergy members were defrocked after being convicted of sexual abuse.
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Panama Canal weighs further transit cuts amid El Niño
The Panama Canal may further reduce daily ship transits as El Niño-driven drought lowers reservoir levels, threatening a key global maritime trade route.
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Panama, China renew maritime port agreement
Panama and China agreed to renew a maritime shipping treaty granting benefits to Panamanian vessels in Chinese ports, easing tensions after disputes over…
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PCCI, Panama explore stronger economic ties
Explore the potential of stronger economic ties between the Philippines and Panama as leaders discuss expanding trade, investment, and collaboration in key…
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Cosco suspends operations at Panama Canal port
Chinese shipping giant Cosco suspends operations at Panama’s Balboa port amid rising US-China tensions over the Panama Canal, following Panama’s move to retake…
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Panama court annuls Hong Kong firm’s canal port concession
Panama’s Supreme Court annulled CK Hutchison’s concession to operate ports at the Panama Canal, citing unconstitutional laws, prompting concerns from China and…
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China likely to bid on building new Panama Canal ports
China joins global bidders for Panama Canal port expansion as the country seeks $8.5 billion investment to build two new terminals, a gas pipeline, and a…
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In the Way of Paraguay: Miss Panama's viral blunder
Uh-oh! Miss Panama accidentally took Miss Paraguay's spot during the announcement of the Top 22 finalists in the Miss Grand International 2025 competition in…
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U.S. warship enters Panama Canal, heading toward Caribbean
The US guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie transits the Panama Canal en route to the Caribbean amid anti-drug operations near Venezuela, as tensions rise…
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Panama declares state of emergency over deadly pension protests
The clashes came after a huge police contingent was deployed to clear roads.
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Pentagon chief says US could 'revive' Panama bases
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth floated the idea of reviving US military bases in Panama to counter China’s growing influence over the canal, a proposal swiftly…
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U.S. will not let China disrupt Panama Canal
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserts that the U.S. will not allow China to disrupt the operations or integrity of the Panama Canal during his visit to…
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U.S. will not let China disrupt Panama Canal: Pentagon chief
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns that the United States will not allow China to jeopardize the operations of the Panama Canal, highlighting national…
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China, U.S. raise stakes in Panama Canal ports row
‘To strip away these assets and weaken China’s position as the world’s factory.’
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Panama blocks migrant caravan trying to go home to Venezuela
Panama blocks Venezuelan migrant caravan attempting to return home due to US deportation policies. Riot police redirect them to Costa Rica for repatriation.…
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Rubio lays down ultimatum to Panama over canal
‘But they violated the agreement and we’re going to take it back, or something very powerful is going to happen’
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