An overview of Panama's historical ties to the U.S. and where the crisis might be headed next.
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Whether it’s countering China, or pursuing a new U.S. expansionism, the president’s threats have already led to concrete action inside Panama, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Ser conservador en Latinoamérica no necesariamente protege ante la "imprevisibilidad" del presidente de EE.UU., dice el vicepresidente de AS/COA al diario.
There were good reasons to return the canal to Panama. Undoing it now would be a geopolitical disaster.
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on trends to watch in Latin America in 2025.
To hold its status in global trade, the canal expanded. Now it faces water level challenges, as well as pressure from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
The president is facing a fiscal crunch, a migration crisis and problems with the Panama Canal. There’s also his powerful political sponsor.