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business Mar 14, 2026, 10:45 AM
Panama urges Cosco to resume operations amid US-China tensions - On March 13, Panama's government requested Cosco to reconsider its suspension of operations at Balboa port.
- Cosco halted operations after a court annulled a contract allowing it to operate terminals in the canal.
- The situation reflects the ongoing tensions between the US and China regarding oversight of the Panama Canal.
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politics Feb 24, 2026, 8:35 AM
Panama takes control of ports amid US-China tensions - Panama's Supreme Court annulled the concession for two key ports previously operated by CK Hutchison, citing unconstitutionality.
- Panamanian authorities threatened employees with criminal charges if they did not vacate the ports as control was seized.
- The takeover reflects rising tensions between the U.S. and China over influence in the region and has led to legal challenges from CK Hutchison.
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military conflicts Feb 16, 2026, 3:15 PM
US military seizes oil tanker for defying Trump's quarantine orders - U.S. military forces intercepted the oil tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean for carrying Venezuelan oil.
- The operation was part of the U.S. strategy to enforce sanctions on Venezuela and redirect its oil exports.
- Recent U.S. military actions have drawn criticism from Russia, alleging violations of international norms.
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politics Dec 29, 2025, 11:15 AM
China condemns demolition of monument honoring its community in Panama - A monument in Panama commemorating Chinese contributions was demolished, leading to a public outcry.
- Chinese officials lodged protests and expressed dissatisfaction over the incident, calling for an investigation.
- Both the Chinese and Panamanian communities condemn the act, signaling damage to China-Panama relations.
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politics Dec 17, 2025, 1:03 AM
Venezuelan regime orchestrates drug trafficking against the US - The U.S. has accused Nicolás Maduro's regime of being involved in narcotrafficking and leading the Cartel of the Suns.
- Defectors from the Venezuelan military, like Hugo Carvajal, have corroborated claims of drug trafficking being utilized as a weapon against the United States.
- The implications of these allegations highlight a threat to U.S. national security and complicate the relationship between Washington and Caracas.
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