Panama
Trump's return to White House draws polarised Latin American response
Latin America has split over Donald Trump's White House return, with a handful of leaders rushing to embrace the new president while others eye his protectionist agenda with alarm.
Trump vows to “take back” Panama Canal in inauguration speech
Donald Trump used his inauguration address on January 20 to double down on his assertion that the United States would "take back" the Panama Canal, claiming that China had gained control of the strategic waterway.
Panama rejects Trump's military threats over canal control
Panama rejected suggestions of Chinese influence over its canal and dismissed threats of possible US military action on January 7, after President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out force to regain control of the strategic waterway.