US revives jungle warfare training in Panama amid regional tensions, and honestly, the whole thing feels like a rerun of a show we’ve all seen before. It’s hard not to feel a sense of déjà vu, remembering past conflicts and the potential costs of this kind of military buildup. I mean, here we are, dusting off jungle warfare training in Panama, and it’s difficult to ignore the historical echoes and the potential for tragic outcomes.
The effort, supposedly, stems from a bilateral agreement, separate from any existing tensions with Venezuela. But let’s be real, the timing is hard to overlook. Reviving jungle warfare training, particularly in a region like Panama, immediately raises questions about regional dynamics.… Continue reading
During the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino discussed the importance of sanctions against Russia, specifically addressing the nation’s shadow fleet. Zelenskyy commended Panama’s revocation of registration for over 200 Russian tankers. Additionally, they discussed collaborative efforts to return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia and the need for Panama’s support of a resolution condemning these actions. Zelenskyy also thanked Panama for their overall support.
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Trump Won’t Add Canada, Greenland or Panama to US Territory, Carney Says
The idea of Donald Trump annexing Canada, Greenland, or Panama to the United States is, frankly, absurd. While it’s tempting to engage in speculative scenarios, the reality is far less dramatic. This isn’t a serious geopolitical threat; it’s more akin to a provocative statement that’s been misinterpreted and blown out of proportion.
The notion that Trump would seriously pursue such actions seems highly unlikely, considering the logistical and political complexities involved. Annexation of a country, even one like Panama, with its existing infrastructure and governmental system, is not a simple act of acquisition.… Continue reading
Trump’s suggestion that US ships should receive free passage through the Panama and Suez canals immediately raises questions about the practicality and fairness of such a proposal. The idea that these vital waterways, requiring extensive maintenance and operational costs, could operate without any fees seems unrealistic. Even if the US were to reclaim control of the Panama Canal, as some have suggested, the substantial expenses associated with its operation – encompassing lock maintenance, tugboat services, and a complex logistical network – would remain. There’s no way to simply wave a magic wand and make them disappear.
The proposition also overlooks the fundamental principles of international commerce and the realities of maritime shipping.… Continue reading
A Panamanian citizens’ coalition, Sal de las Redes, filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of a recent agreement allowing U.S. troop deployment near the Panama Canal. The agreement, signed under pressure from the U.S. President, permits U.S. forces to conduct training and maneuvers in areas adjacent to the canal, raising concerns about a de facto re-establishment of U.S. military bases. The coalition argues the agreement violates the Panamanian Constitution and the 1977 treaty transferring canal control to Panama, despite government assurances to the contrary. The agreement’s potential impact on Panamanian sovereignty and its implications for the canal’s neutrality are central to the dispute.
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Matt Underwood 
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