Panama City Beach Police say spring breakers unwelcome after years of violence
According to the town’s best law enforcement officers, the popular Florida spring break destination hosts a horde of college students each year. “Panama City Beach is no longer a spring break town,” Panama City police chief Jr Talamantez said on the department’s Facebook page on Sunday. “The moment is over. Every year we try to […]
Italian tycoon to be lead investor in Panama ports deal: report
According to the report, Italian big name Genlui Aponte’s family-run business – not BlackRock, but will become the leading investor in the group seeking to buy 43 global ports, including major Panama Canal locations. However, BlackRock will gain control of two Panama Ports, which are included in the roughly $19 billion deal. A source familiar […]
‘Critically Important’: Iran Allegedly Used China As Golden Ticket To Quietly Operate In Panama Canal
China's growing foothold on the Panama Canal appears to promote its own commercial interests as well as helping American enemies engage in court documents obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation Show. China has expanded its presence on the Panama Canal significantly since former President Jimmy Carter sold its ship lane to Panama for $1 […]
China, Hong Kong threaten to thwart sale of Panama Canal ports to BlackRock
The US contract to “recover” the Panama Canal is increasingly being fired from Chinese and Hong Kong authorities. Earlier this month, BlackRock announced a $23 billion deal with CK Hutchinson, taking ownership of the Panama ports of Cristobal and Balboa, located on the edge of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans of the canal, respectively. It […]
Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth Requests Military Options for Panama Canal
According to the report, Defense Secretary Pete Hegses asked defense officials to “provide reliable military options to provide reliable military options to ensure fair and free US military and commercial access.” CNN reported that the requests were outlined in a memo sent to a senior leader entitled “Interim National Defense Strategic Guidance,” which replaces the […]
Panama Records 99% Drop in U.S.-Bound Migration Through Darién Gap
Compared to February 2024, the number of illegal US-bound immigrants passing through the dangerous Darien Jungle, which fell nearly 99% in February 2025, was revealed this week. In recently published statistics ReportPanama's immigration authorities recorded a total of 408 immigrants passing the Darien Gap in February 2025. February 2024. Similarly, statistics for February 2025 show […]
Dem seeks to halt Trump from ‘invading’ Greenland, Canada and Panama
House Democrats have launched an effort to unilaterally move President Donald Trump to ban him from moving from Greenland, Canada and Panama to “invade or seize territory.” The measure, known as the No No Invading Allies Act and led by Seth Magaziner MP Dr.I., prohibits going towards the military to engage in operations to take […]
BlackRock Acquires Panama Canal Ports Amid U.S.-China Tensions
Marvel will be waiting for one Marvel before entering Panama Canal in Panama City on February 23, 2025 (by Martin Bernetti/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff James Meyers1:48pm – Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 The Hong Kong-based company has agreed to sell two terminals at both ends of the Panama Canal to US asset management company […]
BlackRock to take control of ports in Panama Canal for $23B
A consortium of companies led by BlackRock is buying two key ports on the Panama Canal for $23 billion from a Hong Kong-based company after President Donald Trump raised concerns that the strategic waterways are being affected by China. BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager with an investment portfolio worth $11.5 trillion, has agreed to […]
BlackRock announces purchase of Panama Canal ports
Former Trump National Security Council Chief of Staff Alex Gray has unraveled his concerns about President Donald Trump's Gaza Plan and Kudlow's Panama Canal. BlackRock announced on Tuesday that it would purchase the port at the Panama Canal. President Donald Trump raised security concerns about his ties with China. BlackRock has announced a $22.8 billion […]