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Panama, Venezuela, and the responsibility to defend democracy - opinion

The Venezuelan crisis is a test – not only for Venezuela, but for all nations that claim to value freedom.

A PERSON holds up an image depicting Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, as people celebrate after the US struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, in Santiago, Chile January 3, 2026.
MORTON’S KOSHER bakehouse is popular with locals and Jewish visitors alike.

A kosher miracle in the cloud forest of Panama

Morton's kosher bakehouse is popular with locals and Jewish visitors alike.

Chabad Hospitality in the cloud forest of Boquete, Panama

The charming Casco Viejo district offers waterside walks past stalls selling local craftwork.

Panama City: Hats, cigars, food, and a pretty big canal


Trump doubles down on making Canada 51st state

Trump eyes Canadian annexation through "economic force" following Trudeau's exit, while also discussing potential territorial expansion into Panama and Greenland.

 Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau.

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal over excessive charges

It is not clear how Trump would seek to regain control over the canal, and he would have no recourse under international law if he decided to make a play for the passage.

 Donald Trump in front of the Panama Canal (illustrative).

FBI offers reward for info on 1994 Hezbollah terror attack

The Alas Chiricanas Flight 901 exploded shortly after takeoff from Colón, instantly killing everyone on board, including four Israelis and three Americans.

 Grad rockets used by Hezbollah

Iran’s Raisi joins long list of political leaders involved in mysterious crashes

It isn't expected that presidents should go missing or be involved in crashes. However, historically, a number of important political and military leaders have met their end in crashes.

 A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site on a mountain in Varzaghan, northwestern Iran, May 20, 2024

Israeli ambassador to Panama: Israeli businesses should examine Panama's potential

Panama is interested in becoming a sustainable investment center and wants to increase cooperation with the State of Israel in technological and economic fields.

 A person holds a flag, after Panama's top court ruled unconstitutional a mining contract with Canadian miner First Quantum to operate a copper mine in the country, following weeks of protests against the deal, in Panama City, Panama, November 28, 2023.

Panama's Freddy Gondola to join Israeli club Maccabi Bnei Reineh

Mixed emotions for Bnei Reineh after stalemate with Hapoel Haifa, focus shifts to state cup championship.

 "The fact that we are disappointed now says everything"

Saving the Panama Canal will take years and cost billions, if it’s even possible

The channel is Panama’s biggest source of revenue, bringing in $4.3 billion in 2022. 

 DOCK WORKERS on a small rowing boat pull a rope between the dock and vehicle carrier ‘Sirius Leader’ as it prepares to enter the Miraflores locks while transiting the Panama Canal last September.

Panama City Celebrates Israel's 75th Independence Day in Grand Style

 R to L: Panamanian Foreign Minister Jenaina Tewaney Mencomo, Ambassador Itai Bardov, Ambassador's wife Sarit Gold Bardov, US Ambassador Mary Carmen Aponte, US Deputy Ambassador John Barrett

Israeli saxophonist energizes Panama Jazz Festival with iconic peace song


“Living Room” by Inbal Pinto presented at Prisma Festival in Panama City