Saúl Mendez
Chinese solidarity in Panama’s long struggle for sovereignty against US imperialism

The Trump administration increases its interventionist rhetoric and actions regarding the Panama Canal, as China upholds its longstanding support of Panamanian sovereignty.

Panamanian movements vow to resist Trump’s threats to their sovereignty

Following Trump’s statements about his possible intention to “retake” the Panama Canal, several voices in the Central American country have risen against the expansionist pretensions of the new government in Washington.

Panamanian workers are being punished by their government for leading anti-mining protests

Panama’s largest union, SUNTRACS, has denounced that several of their bank accounts were frozen as a retaliatory measure for opposing a mining concession in 2023.

Center-left candidate Laurentino Cortizo wins presidential elections in Panama

Cortizo won with a margin of 2% over center-right candidate Rómulo Roux. He has promised to check corruption and deal with increasing unemployment