Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure.
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In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.
Panama Unsettled by Trump Threat to Seize Canal
Few took the president-elect’s combative comments at face value, but they still sent a shudder through a country that the United States has invaded before.
Trump Raises Using Military or Economic Force to Take Greenland and the Panama Canal
In an hourlong news conference at his Florida club, Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect delivered a hodgepodge of grievances, complaints and false claims.
Trump Wants U.S. Control of the Panama Canal. Here are Three Things to Know.
Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision.
6 European Cities Where You Can Swim in the Wild
Looking to take a dip in or near a city center? Here are some urban areas that have successfully opened up waterways for swimmers.
To Save the Panama Canal From Drought, a Disruptive Fix
In the wake of a drought that hampered shipping, the Panama Canal’s overseers are eager to expand water storage. Climate change leaves them no choice.
Drought That Snarled Panama Canal Was Linked to El Niño, Study Finds
The low water levels that choked cargo traffic were more closely tied to the natural climate cycle than to human-caused warming, a team of scientists has concluded.
Venice Implements Entry Fee to Deter Tourists
Venice’s first day of charging a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly, but there were some protests and polemics.
BP Pauses Oil Shipments Through Red Sea Amid Fears of Attacks
Global energy prices jumped as tensions escalated around the vital shipping route, where drone and missile assaults have prompted some companies to halt sending cargos.