Noriega's Capture: US Military Operation in Panama
Following a four-day manhunt after the December 20, 1989, invasion of Panama ("Operation Just Cause"), Manuel Noriega, Panama's de facto dictator, was captured on January 3, 1990, after seeking refuge in the Papal Nuncio's residence; the US military used psychological warfare, including blasting lou...
Noriega's Capture: US Military Operation in Panama
Following a four-day manhunt after the December 20, 1989, invasion of Panama ("Operation Just Cause"), Manuel Noriega, Panama's de facto dictator, was captured on January 3, 1990, after seeking refuge in the Papal Nuncio's residence; the US military used psychological warfare, including blasting lou...
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44% Bias Score
Panama Canal Zone: American Enclave and its Legacy
From 1903 to 1999, approximately 100,000 Americans, known as "Zonians," lived in the Panama Canal Zone, enjoying privileged access to housing, amenities, and jobs unavailable to Panamanians, a situation that eventually led to the return of the Canal Zone's control to Panama.
Panama Canal Zone: American Enclave and its Legacy
From 1903 to 1999, approximately 100,000 Americans, known as "Zonians," lived in the Panama Canal Zone, enjoying privileged access to housing, amenities, and jobs unavailable to Panamanians, a situation that eventually led to the return of the Canal Zone's control to Panama.
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56% Bias Score
Panama Rejects Trump's Canal Claim
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino refuted Donald Trump's claim on the Panama Canal, calling it historically inaccurate and politically reckless, emphasizing Panama's sovereignty over the canal and highlighting successful negotiations with the U.S. during the Carter administration.
Panama Rejects Trump's Canal Claim
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino refuted Donald Trump's claim on the Panama Canal, calling it historically inaccurate and politically reckless, emphasizing Panama's sovereignty over the canal and highlighting successful negotiations with the U.S. during the Carter administration.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Panama Canal Seizure Over Taxes
Before his presidency, Donald Trump threatened to seize the Panama Canal due to high taxes on US ships, prompting outrage from Panama's president who stated that Panamanian sovereignty is non-negotiable; the canal is crucial for global trade, significantly reducing shipping distances and costs.
Trump Threatens Panama Canal Seizure Over Taxes
Before his presidency, Donald Trump threatened to seize the Panama Canal due to high taxes on US ships, prompting outrage from Panama's president who stated that Panamanian sovereignty is non-negotiable; the canal is crucial for global trade, significantly reducing shipping distances and costs.
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44% Bias Score
55 Migrant Deaths in Darién Gap Amidst Ongoing Crisis
At least 55 migrants died in Panama's Darién Gap in 2024, while 180 unaccompanied minors are in shelters; crossings decreased by 41% compared to 2023, yet the humanitarian crisis persists, prompting calls for international aid and repatriation efforts.
55 Migrant Deaths in Darién Gap Amidst Ongoing Crisis
At least 55 migrants died in Panama's Darién Gap in 2024, while 180 unaccompanied minors are in shelters; crossings decreased by 41% compared to 2023, yet the humanitarian crisis persists, prompting calls for international aid and repatriation efforts.
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44% Bias Score
Panama Regains Control of Panama Canal
On December 31, 1999, Panama officially regained control of the Panama Canal from the United States, ending a long period of US control marked by protests and violence, culminating in a peaceful transfer of sovereignty.
Panama Regains Control of Panama Canal
On December 31, 1999, Panama officially regained control of the Panama Canal from the United States, ending a long period of US control marked by protests and violence, culminating in a peaceful transfer of sovereignty.
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44% Bias Score
Panamanian NGO Uses Surf to Combat Rural Poverty
In Isla Cañas, Panama, Waved, an NGO founded by Bastian Barnbeck, combats 50% poverty rate (vs. national 21%) by offering surf lessons, language classes, and educational support to youth, aiming to create sustainable community development and tourism.
Panamanian NGO Uses Surf to Combat Rural Poverty
In Isla Cañas, Panama, Waved, an NGO founded by Bastian Barnbeck, combats 50% poverty rate (vs. national 21%) by offering surf lessons, language classes, and educational support to youth, aiming to create sustainable community development and tourism.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Christmas Threats: Annexing Canada, Buying Greenland, Reclaiming the Panama Canal
On Christmas Day, US president-elect Donald Trump issued statements on Truth Social suggesting the US annex Canada, purchase Greenland for national security, and reclaim control of the Panama Canal, actions dismissed by the respective countries but raising concerns due to his impending access to pow...
Trump's Christmas Threats: Annexing Canada, Buying Greenland, Reclaiming the Panama Canal
On Christmas Day, US president-elect Donald Trump issued statements on Truth Social suggesting the US annex Canada, purchase Greenland for national security, and reclaim control of the Panama Canal, actions dismissed by the respective countries but raising concerns due to his impending access to pow...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Demands Return of Panama Canal, Igniting Tensions with Panama
President-elect Trump stated the US should regain control of the Panama Canal, prompting a strong rebuke from Panama's President Mulino, who asserted Panama's complete sovereignty over the waterway crucial for global trade and US logistics. This escalates US-Panama tensions.
Trump Demands Return of Panama Canal, Igniting Tensions with Panama
President-elect Trump stated the US should regain control of the Panama Canal, prompting a strong rebuke from Panama's President Mulino, who asserted Panama's complete sovereignty over the waterway crucial for global trade and US logistics. This escalates US-Panama tensions.
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36% Bias Score
Panama: No Immediate Environmental Risk from Copper Stockpile at Closed Mine
President Mulino announced that the over 100,000 metric tons of copper concentrate at Panama's closed Cobre Panama mine currently poses no environmental risk, despite previous concerns from environmentalists and First Quantum. A decision on the copper's export and the mine's future is expected in Ja...
Panama: No Immediate Environmental Risk from Copper Stockpile at Closed Mine
President Mulino announced that the over 100,000 metric tons of copper concentrate at Panama's closed Cobre Panama mine currently poses no environmental risk, despite previous concerns from environmentalists and First Quantum. A decision on the copper's export and the mine's future is expected in Ja...
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44% Bias Score