Panama promotes itself “as the bridge of the world, heart of the universe” but lately the narrow Central American Isthmus and ...

During a visit to Panama, Hegseth suggested that “by invitation” the United States could “revive” military bases or naval air ...

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday floated the idea of US troops returning to Panama to "secure" its ...

Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez, left, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, center, and Southcom ...

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has again put China at the center of U.S. priorities in the western hemisphere, one ...

The United States will not allow China to "threaten" the operations of the Panama Canal, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ...

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Panama Canal faces threats from China but together the U.S. and Panama will keep ...

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in Panama, amid repeated demands by US President Donald Trump to take back a key ...

China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal, and China will not weaponize this canal,' says Pete ...

Hegseth was greeted by Panama Public Security Minister Frank Abrego and held closed-door meetings with President Jose Raul ...

A lighter touch with President Mulino will yield better results for the U.S.