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Chiquita Dismisses Thousands of Workers in Panama Strike

The banana giant Chiquita has fired thousands of its workers in Panama as a result of their participation in a national strike against changes in the country's social insurance system, the company reports. José Raúl Mulino, the country's president, claimed on Thursday that the strike, in which approximately 5,000 people are participating, is illegal.

Chiquita Dismisses Thousands of Workers in Panama Strike

Ex-President Martinelli Granted Asylum in Colombia After Conviction

Panama's ex-president Ricardo Martinelli has been granted asylum in Colombia, and has been allowed to travel there. .

Ex-President Martinelli Granted Asylum in Colombia After Conviction

US Soldiers to Be Stationed at Panama Canal Under New Deal

American soldiers will be able to be stationed at several bases along the Panama Canal, according to a joint agreement the USA has entered into with Panama. .

US Soldiers to Be Stationed at Panama Canal Under New Deal

Panama's President Challenges Trump's Canal Claim: What's the Real Story?

Panama's President José Raúl Mulino accuses Donald Trump of having lied in his speech to Congress about the USA being on its way to "take back" the Panama Canal. .

Panama's President Challenges Trump's Canal Claim: What's the Real Story?

The President: Panama Withdraws from Chinese Investment

Panama is leaving China's global infrastructure project "One Belt, One Road", also known as the new Silk Road. The decision follows pressure from the USA to, among other things, reduce Beijing's influence over the Panama Canal.

The President: Panama Withdraws from Chinese Investment

Trump: Putin wants to meet

Russia's President Vladimir Putin wants to meet USA's incoming President Donald Trump "as soon as possible" to talk about the war in Ukraine. All according to Trump, who gave a long speech on several issues on Sunday.

Trump: Putin wants to meet

Migrants drowned – crossed notorious jungle route

Ten migrants drowned when they tried to cross a river in the notorious Darién Gap between Panama and Colombia, according to border authorities in Panama. The migrants were swept away by the strong currents and were found dead in the indigenous community of Carreto.

Migrants drowned – crossed notorious jungle route