Regional officials, diplomats and analysts warned of China's growing influence in Latin America and urged Paraguay to ...

China’s plan to build a new canal in Central America has captured global attention, raising questions about its motivations ...

The U.S. defense secretary reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they ...

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China ...

Sally Farid, a professor of economics at Cairo University, said the high tariffs have reduced trade volume between China and the US, leading to a decline in the number of ships transiting the canal, ...

By pushing Panama’s president for one concession after the next, Trump is weakening a government closely aligned with the ...

Panama Canal is a critical artery for global trade, which is facing a host of challenges, from recurring droughts to long ...

Opinion: Lawyers for Civil Rights Executive Director Iván Espinoza-Madrigal explains why the White House's attempts to wrest ...

A cargo ship makes its way through the Port of Balboa near Panama City on March 13, 2025. It’s one of two ports run by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, which recently struck a deal to sell its lease to U ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Dozens of boats carrying around 200 people ...

Demonstrators are opposing a recently enacted law that overhauled the country’s pension system, a security memorandum of understanding signed with the United States that critics say undermines ...

Trump has also tightened visitor entry rules as part of his immigration crackdown — and even vowed to “take back” the Panama Canal. China’s new mega loan to Latin America will allow ...