RICHARD RAEL: At that time, Panama was a state of Colombia. Canal negotiations between America and Colombia did not go smoothly. After nine months, the United States threatened to end the talks and ...

In 1989, the U.S. launched a swift and controversial invasion of Panama to secure the canal and remove dictator Manuel ...

Panama, a country known for its iconic canal, is much more than just a strategic waterway between the Atlantic and Pacific ...

Chiquita and its predecessor, United Fruit Company, made bananas one of the most popular fruits in the world. But after a ...

The US-controlled canal quickly became a vital asset for American commerce and the US Navy. Panama received a $10 million initial payment from the US for the territory followed by $250,000 each year.

Speaking to a crowd of young conservatives in Phoenix last month, Trump said if the spirit of that agreement is not followed, “then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United ...

Speaking to a crowd of young conservatives in Phoenix last month, Trump said if the spirit of that agreement is not followed, “then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United ...

The troubled history of the Panama Canal’s racial and social divide President-elect Donald Trump wants to retake control of the major shipping route, whose legacy includes segregation and violence.

news | Politics A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own The president-elect is threatening to take back the waterway when he takes office.