‘Vital National Asset’: Trump Threatens To Take Back Panama Canal

President-elect Trump warned Panama in a Truth Social post Saturday night that the United States would demand the canal’s return if Panama did not stop collecting exorbitant royalties. “The fees Panama charges are ridiculous, especially given the extraordinary generosity the United States has given Panama. This complete ‘rip-off’ of our country will stop immediately,” he […]

Panama Catching Terror Suspects As It Nabs, Deports US-Bound Illegal Migrants

Panama is following through on a pledge to crack down on illegal immigrants passing through the country and headed for the United States, uncovering suspected terrorists in the process. Panamanian authorities on Thursday evening deported 30 Ecuadorians who were suspected of evading an immigration checkpoint. According to The deportation was the second U.S.-funded in Panama […]

Former Panama Striker Luis ‘Matador’ Tejada Collapses, Dies At 41

Former Panamanian striker Luis “Matador” Tejada, who won more than 100 caps for Panama, died on Sunday at the age of 41, the Panama Football Federation (FEPAFUT) said. Tejada, who was playing soccer in the Panama City suburbs, had attended a Veterans Affairs game before collapsing and was later taken to a clinic for treatment. […]