Colombia has been shaken by the assassination of a leading presidential contender, who was killed during a public campaign rally. The tragic shooting has immediately intensified fears of escalating political violence ahead of the national election, while also drawing swift condemnation from leaders around the world. Moreover, the attack vividly underscores the persistent security challenges … Read more
Donald Trump has begun his second term as president by ramping up pressure on Panama, threatening to “take back” the Panama Canal and accusing the country of ceding control of the critical waterway to a US rival: China. “Above all, China is operating the Panama Canal. And we didn’t give it to China. We gave … Read more
In a tense diplomatic showdown, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a stark warning to Panama, demanding that the Central American nation sever its growing ties with China over the Panama Canal or face possible U.S. action. The warning comes amid concerns over China’s increasing influence through Hong Kong-based companies controlling key ports at … Read more
In an explosive statement that has reverberated across global corridors of power, U.S. President Donald Trump on February 3rd, 2025, reignited one of the most contentious issues in modern geopolitics—the control of the Panama Canal. In a live address, Trump declared that the United States might seek to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, a … Read more