Panama celebrates 25 years of sovereignty over the Panama Canal
This year marks a significant milestone for Panama as the nation celebrates 25 years since it assumed full control of the Panama Canal. On December 31, 1999, the canal was … Read More
Category: Politics
John Thune prepares to lead Senate majority amid political challenges
John Thune’s political career has been defined by resilience, strategic thinking, and the ability to tackle complex challenges. After ousting Sen. Tom Daschle, the influential Democratic majority leader, in 2004, … Read More
Border detentions in December remain stable, reaching the lowest levels since 2020
Border detentions for unauthorized crossings from Mexico into the United States in December showed little change from the previous month, maintaining the lowest levels since July 2020. A senior U.S. … Read More
Congress approves plan to avoid government shutdown amid Republican divisions
The US Congress narrowly avoided a partial government shutdown on Friday, after weeks of partisan wrangling over federal spending limits and debt ceiling extensions. The crisis came as Republicans, responding … Read More
Trump announces ambassadorial appointments to Uruguay and Dominican Republic
Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, has announced two major diplomatic appointments ahead of his inauguration. In a statement shared on his Truth Social account, Trump revealed that … Read More
The Fed plans to cut interest rates as it faces economic uncertainty under the new Trump administration
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point this week, a move some analysts are calling a “hard reversal” … Read More
Biden sets ambitious emissions reduction target while Trump promises to reverse climate progress
President Joe Biden announced a bold plan to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% by 2035, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to fighting global warming. This move comes … Read More
Parliament approves financing law to avoid government shutdown, but battle over debt ceiling looms
The Republican-led US House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday to prevent a government shutdown, rejecting President-elect Donald Trump’s calls to include billions of dollars in new funding. The bill, … Read More
Human rights defenders honored for decades of advocacy in Bolivia and Colombia
For decades, María Amparo Carvajal in Bolivia and Juana Ruiz in Colombia have dedicated their lives to defending human rights and supporting survivors of violence and oppression. Their tireless efforts … Read More
Trump plans to ring the opening bell on the NYSE as markets react to his election victory
President-elect Donald Trump prepares to ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), marking the ceremonial start of the trading day. This symbolic event comes at a … Read More