America Panama A congestion of over 200 ships in the Panama Canal, caused by water shortages due to drought and increased demand, has caused shipping delays with added costs; the economic impact can potentially affect global product prices
America Panama Protests against economic elites and US military presence are increasing in Panama with demonstrators invoking anti-imperialist slogans, as backlash intensifies over Trump-backed troop deployments and perceived threats to national sovereignty
America Panama Panama has considered reopening its flagship, controversial copper mine notwithstanding the absence of congressional approval
America Panama The US will increase its military presence in Panama following a new memorandum granting access to local bases, as part of a cooperation plan allegedly to counter China’s influence over the Panama Canal
America Panama Panama has signaled interest in reopening the controversial Cobre Panamá copper mine, despite a Supreme Court ruling declared its concession unconstitutional, prompting renewed mobilization from environmental and civic groups