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What to know about Israeli President Herzog’s trip to Central America?
Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.
Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.
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President Mulino responds to China, insists his country upholds the rule of law and and has an independent court system.
China calls court ruling against Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison on Panama Canal ports ‘absurd’ and ‘shameful’.
Danish company will replace Hong Kong-based firm after Trump claimed strategic waterway was controlled by China.
Lawsuit was brought before court in 2025 as US threatened to seize control of strategic waterway.
The Panama Canal has become the focus of increased US pressure as the US tries to curb Venezuelan oil shipments.
The reported capture of Venezuelan president evokes previous eras when other leaders were seized by US.
Trump claims to be cracking down on drug gangs in Venezuela but pardoned a Honduran drug lord serving time in the US.
The recent strikes on boats in the Caribbean are an extension of a long US tradition of interference in the region.
Panama’s indigenous Guna people may be the example to follow for others affected by climate change.
Jose Raul Mulino says the visa-removal policy is ‘not coherent’ with the ‘good relationship’ he hopes to have with US.
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