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Panama removes Chinese monument near canal as tensions rise

A monument honoring China’s historical presence in Panama and its contribution to the construction of the canal has been demolished, igniting a diplomatic dispute and domestic backlash in the Central American nation. The removal of the structure occurred late Saturday near the Pacific entrance......

China shows interest in new Panama Canal ports

Several Chinese companies have expressed interest in bidding for the construction of two new ports along the Panama Canal, the canal administrator said on Tuesday, even as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to reclaim control of the strategic waterway. Earlier this year, Trump claimed that Beijing......

China’s Concerns over Panama Canal Port Sale

CK Hutchison, a major Hong Kong-based conglomerate, recently announced its decision to sell its stakes in two key ports along the Panama Canal to a consortium led by BlackRock, a move that has sparked strong reactions from Beijing. The $22.8 billion transaction, which would grant the US-led group control......

Trump celebrates U.S. control over Panama Canal ports

U.S. President Donald Trump has praised a deal led by BlackRock to acquire a majority stake in the $22.8 billion ports business of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, which includes key assets along the Panama Canal. This acquisition will give a U.S. consortium control over critical Panama Canal ports, aligning......

U.S. seizes Venezuelan government plane in the Dominican Republic

The U.S. government has confiscated a second aircraft linked to the administration of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, currently located in the Dominican Republic. During his visit to Santo Domingo as part of a five-nation tour across Latin America, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio observed......

Rubio visits Panama amid U.S. canal controversy

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has commenced his first official international visit with a stop in Panama, a key U.S. ally unsettled by recent remarks from President Donald Trump, who suggested the U.S. might reclaim control of the Panama Canal. During his tour of five countries in the......

Fact-checking Trump's inaugural speech claims

On January 20, President Donald Trump took the oath for his second term as the 47th president of the United States, revealing an agenda that mirrored his campaign promises. Addressing the public from the US Capitol Rotunda due to freezing temperatures, Trump stated, “The golden age of America begins......

Trump's Greenland Remarks Stir Chinese Debate on Taiwan

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's remarks about potentially taking control of Greenland and the Panama Canal by force have sparked new debates in China regarding the status of Taiwan. For years, the U.S. has urged China to avoid military threats towards Taiwan and respect its sovereignty. Some......

Trump Outlines Aggressive Foreign Policy Vision Amid Controversial Statements

United States President-elect Donald Trump has hinted at potential military actions in the Americas and the Middle East, along with ambitious foreign policy goals, during a press event in Florida. Speaking from his estate, Trump addressed various topics just days before his second inauguration on January......