The proposed project means some 500 families living along the river will see their houses and communities submerged.

The United States and Panama have launched new joint military exercises to safeguard the Panama Canal, amid rising concerns ...

The United States military teamed with Panamanian police to conduct a series of new exercises aimed at protecting the Panama ...

President Trump has moved aggressively to reopen long-settled issues and to dismantle long-established institutions as he ...

From Somalia to mainland Europe, the past two years have seen some of the most ravaging droughts in recorded history, made ...

More than 35 years have passed since the U.S. invaded Panama to oust the dictator Manuel Noriega, but threats by President Donald Trump to reclaim the Panama Canal – by force if necessary – are ...

Panama and the U.S. signed a new security pact on the canal, boosting defense ties as tensions with China over Latin American influence continue to rise.

(The Daily Signal) – A Chinese cultural center on the outskirts of Panama City was busy with people coming and going on a Wednesday afternoon in March, a reminder of China’s long history in the region ...

The canal is about 50 miles (80 kilometers) long and uses a system of locks to raise and lower ships as they pass through. It plays a crucial role in global trade, shortening travel time for goods ...

Often called one of the seven modern wonders of the world, the Panama Canal splits the continents of North and South America ...

What is the canal? It is a man-made waterway that uses a series of locks and reservoirs over 51 miles to cut through the middle of Panama and connect the Atlantic and Pacific.

For Panama Canal visitors, here’s a guide to experiencing and understanding the mega engineering project that captivates the world.