Female protesters denounced being beaten under their clothes and receiving threats of sexual abuse. On Tuesday, Panamanian police violently repressed a demonstration organized by the Single Union of Construction and Similar Workers of Panama (SUNTRACS) to protest against social security reforms. RELATED: Diosdado Cabello Responds to Panama Regarding the “Vuelta a la Patria” Plan “Without […]

The Venezuelan leader also criticized Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino for imposing restrictions on refueling Venezuelan aircraft in Panamanian territory. Venezuela Welcomes 190 Nationals from the U.S. Through the “Plan Vuelta a la Patria” Diosdado Cabello, secretary-general of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), has issued strong statements in response to recent remarks by […]

‘Sooner rather than later, the Panamanian people will have their moment of vindication,’ the Bolivarian leader said. On Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro applauded the tribute that the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) paid to the Panamanian revolutionary leader Omar Torrijos (1929-1981). RELATED: Panama Canal Authority Denies Offering Free Transit to U.S. Vessels “An extraordinary […]

His six-day trip covers Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up a visit to five Latin American countries, his first foreign trip since he was sworn in as top U.S. diplomat. RELATED: Venezuela Denounces Theft of PDVSA Plane by the U.S. His […]

Previously, the U.S. Department of State stated that Panama agreed to waive fees for U.S. government vessels. On Wednesday, the Panama Canal Authority denied reports that it would allow U.S. government vessels to transit the canal for free, clarifying that no changes have been made to tolls or fees. RELATED: Panamanians Protest Against U.S. Interference […]

On the fifth day of demonstrations, protesters loudly opposed U.S. interference in Panama and the maneuvers of Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pressure the government, chanting, “The Canal is ours and it must be respected!” In a powerful display of rejection towards the Trump administration’s meddling in Panama’s sovereign decisions and a warning to […]

On Sunday, popular and unions demonstrated in Panama in rejection of Donald Trump’s threats to reclaim the interoceanic canal and against the presence of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met this morning with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino. RELATED: International Law is on Our Side in the Panama Canal Affair: President Mulino The […]

The interoceanic waterway is governed by a multilateral treaty supported by over 40 countries, he recalled. On Wednesday, Panamanian President Jose Mulino stated that his country has international law “on its side” in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s intentions to reclaim control of the Panama Canal. RELATED: U.S. Ships Getting Preferential Rates Would Create […]

‘We cannot discriminate for the Chinese, or the Americans, or anyone else,’ Vasquez-Morales said. On Wednesday, Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez-Morales said that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion that U.S. ships get preferential rates “will violate the neutrality treaty, international law, and it will lead to chaos.” RELATED: Trump’s Expansionist Claims Rejected by Leaders in […]

In his statement to the press, he reaffirmed the words of Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, emphasizing that the relationship between Panama and the United States will be managed through appropriate diplomatic channels once Trump takes office on January 20. Related: ALBA-TCP Rejects Threats from Donald Trump on the Panama Canal Amid diplomatic tensions, the […]