Panama's leaders and even some of Donald Trump's allies are still scratching their heads over his threats to reclaim control over the Panama Canal, but he has apparently been seething over the issue since hosting a Miss Universe pageant in that country two decades ago.
The Guna Indigenous community of Ukupa in Panama has announced a plan for the relocation of their entire village out of harm’s way after December flooding rendered homes in the area uninhabitable.
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.
In the 1970s, a conservative coalition came together to fight ceding control of the Panama Canal—proving the political potency of the issue.
Panama is part of a bigger piece of real estate that Mr Trump has his eye on. He wants to influence territory and infrastructure close to the United States. He views Mexico as a source of unwanted migration,
CSIS Americas Program director Ryan C. Berg and Andrew Sanders make the case for increased U.S. engagement with Panama to mitigate strategic vulnerabilities presented by insecurity, irregular migration,
Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure.
Third traffic lane
Phoenix Reisen’s Amera recently sailed from the German port of Bremerhaven for a 103-night cruise to the Americas. According to the company, the itinerary is scheduled to visit 52 ports and features destinations in North America,
Donald Trump stirred up controversy with his comments about the Panama Canal, surprising Panamanian officials. His suggestions regarding possible military force raised concerns. Trump reiterated his assertions by proclaiming the "dawn of America's golden age.
So here we are. A convicted felon will be our president. We will be led by billionaires and millionaires, an oligarchy. As if any of them know what it’s like to live this life without any of the struggles that those with less encounter.