Through the Chinese government's Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese companies acquired or built major port facilities in 129 ...

The Trump administration in a memo to the Pentagon requested "military options" to ensure continued and absolute access to the Panama Canal, according to reports. Newsweek reached out to the Pentagon ...

“Ogunlesi had built GIP in less than two decades into one of the standout firms in the lucrative private investment industry, ...

Mr Trump has shown that threatening Panama’s economy and national identity can yield major concessions from its government.

US officials said military action in Panama would only be considered if the country does not allow Donald Trump to "reclaim" ...

Trump and his team are right to recognize Panama’s strategic importance, but they are wrong in how they are approaching the ...

CK Hutchison Holdings, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate, has agreed to sell its entire stake in Panama’s Balboa and Cristobal ports to a BlackRock-led consortium for nearly $23 billion, including $5 ...

China has displaced the US as the top trading partner in most of Latin America’s 33 nations. Read more at straitstimes.com.

BlackRock’s move reflects the view that America’s best chance to counter China will hinge on private investment.

China’s presence in Panama has expanded rapidly, sparking fears in Washington. But Panama has already started shifting its ...

President José Raúl Mulino announced the decision after discussions with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who raised concerns about China’s expanding influence in the Panama Canal region.

BlackRock's involvement signals a shift from a Hong Kong-based company to a US-led consortium, aligning with Trump's strategy ...