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Pentagon Chief Says US Could 'Revive' Panama Bases

Hegseth suggested during a visit to Panama that "by invitation" the United States could "revive" military bases or naval air stations and rotate deployments of US troops to an isthmus the United States invaded 35 years ago.

Latin Times · Apr 10, 2025

First Thing: US-China trade row escalates as Beijing’s 84% tariffs come into effect

Retaliatory tariffs enforced hours after Trump announces a pause on dozens of levies except China. Plus, France could recognize Palestinian statehood

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025

Pentagon Chief In Panama Vows To Counter China 'Threat'

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday during a visit to Panama that the United States does not seek war with China, but will counter what he called the threats it poses in the Americas.

International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025

Once a migratory highway, the Darien Gap has been left empty under Trump crackdown

A little more than a year ago, the small Panamanian river port of Lajas Blancas was filled with a crush of people trying to make their way to the United States

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

US defense secretary credits Panama with improving security cooperation after meeting with president

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has credited Panama President José Raúl Mulino with improving security cooperation between their nations after the two men met

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Audit finds Hong Kong company breached Panama Canal ports contract

Report comes as US uses claims of Chinese meddling to push for control over strategic waterway.

Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2025

Contract for Hong Kong company to operate Panama Canal ports had irregularities, audit finds

Panama’s comptroller authority says an audit found irregularities in the renewal of a 25-year port concession in the interoceanic canal and it would request an investigation into the authorization of the contract to a Hong Kong company

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Hong Kong Firm Did Not Uphold Panama Canal Ports Contract: Panama Audit

The Hong Kong firm in charge of two ports at either end of the Panama Canal -- which sparked US President Donald Trump's threats to seize the waterway -- has flouted the terms of its contract, according to Panamanian audit results released Monday.

International Business Times · Apr 8, 2025

Tropical tree in Panama has evolved to kill its 'enemies' with lightning

Tonka bean trees survive lightning strikes — and use the powerful electric shocks to kill their competitors.

LiveScience · Apr 7, 2025

Hegseth is to travel to Panama for meetings following Trump's demands for the canal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Panama next week to meet its leaders following recent U.S. allegations of Chinese interference in the operations of the critical Panama Canal shipping lane

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025