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, 2025Section
Central America
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
El Salvador Scales Back Bitcoin Law to Secure $1.4 Billion IMF Deal
El Salvador's Congress has approved significant changes to its Bitcoin law, marking a shift in the country's cryptocurrency policy. The...
January 30, 2025
Panama’s $5 Billion Cross-Country Railway Project Takes Shape
Panama's government has unveiled plans for a major railway project connecting David to the Costa Rican border. President José Raúl...
January 28, 2025
Rubio’s Central American Tour Highlights Immigration and Canal Tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will embark on his first overseas trip to Central America and the Caribbean. The...
January 24, 2025
Trump’s Second Term Draws Inspiration from Latin American Right-Wing Leaders
The newly inaugurated Trump administration is taking cues from rising right-wing leaders in Latin America. Donald Trump's return to the...
January 24, 2025
Panama Audits Chinese Firm Operating Canal Ports Amid Trump’s Threats
The Panamanian government has launched an audit of Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Hutchison Holdings. This move...
January 21, 2025
Kenya Bolsters Haiti Security Mission Amid Ongoing Violence
Kenya deployed 217 additional police officers to Haiti on January 18, 2025. The Kenyan Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen announced the...
January 19, 2025
Dominican Republic Tourism Soars to New Heights in 2024
The Dominican Republic's tourism sector achieved unprecedented success in 2024 welcoming over 11 million visitors. Analysis from The Rio Times.
January 17, 2025