Panama Withdraws from China’s Belt and Road Initiative Under U.S. Pressure
Panama's President, José Raúl Mulino, announced the country's exit from China's Belt and Road Initiative. This move comes amidst significant...
February 7, 2025Section
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Kenyan Police Reinforce Haiti’s Battle Against Rampant Gangs
A new group of 144 Kenyan police officers landed in Haiti this Thursday, bolstering a U.N.-backed mission to tackle the...
February 6, 2025
Panama Canal Authority Rejects U.S. Claim of Preferential Transit Rights
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) denies U.S. claims of preferential crossing rights. The U.S. Department of State stated that Panama...
February 6, 2025
U.S. Secretary of State Blames Migration Crisis on Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed the finger at Cuba Nicaragua and Venezuela for the migration crisis during. Analysis...
February 5, 2025
Darién Migrant Crossings Crash 94% as Panama and U.S. Tighten Controls
Panama’s National Migration Service (SNM) reported a historic 94% drop in irregular migrant entries through the Darién Gap in January...
February 4, 2025
El Salvador and US Strike Nuclear Deal Linked to Migration Policy Overhaul
The United States and El Salvador finalized a civil nuclear cooperation pact on February 3, 2025, pairing energy innovation with...
February 4, 2025
Panama’s BRI Withdrawal Marks Major U.S. Win in Geopolitical Chess Game
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declares Panama’s exit from China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) a win for American...
February 3, 2025
U.S. Pressures Panama to Reduce Chinese Influence Over Canal
The Reuters news agency reports that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned Panama to reduce Chinese influence. Analysis...
February 3, 2025
Panama Stands Firm: Canal Control Not Up for Negotiation with U.S.
Panama's President José Raúl Mulino has firmly rejected any discussion of Panama Canal control with visiting U.S. Secretary of State...
January 31, 2025