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☆ World leaders react to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's death
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Then U.S. President Jimmy Carter speaking at a press conference on Sept. 1, 1977. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris "President Jimmy Carter was guided by a deep and abiding faith — in God, in America, and in humanity. Britain's King Charles "It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of former President Carter. My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter's family and the American people at this time." Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese "President Carter rose from humble beginnings to leave a remarkable legacy.

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☆ How world leaders are reacting to Jimmy Carter’s death
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-29 | by ( Michael Rios | Hira Humayun | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —World leaders have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100. May God have mercy on former President Jimmy Carter.”Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino:“I offer my condolences to the family and to the people and government of the United States on the death of former President Jimmy Carter. President Carter’s commitment to international peace and human rights also found full expression after he left the presidency. May his memory be eternal.”Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban:“The memory of President Jimmy Carter will always be cherished in Hungary. He created The Carter Center, a world reference in democracy, human rights and dialogue.

Persons: Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon, Carter, “, Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, Abdel Fattah el, President Carter, ”, José Raúl, Antonio Guterres, James Earl ‘ Jimmy ’ Carter, Jr, Carter’s, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Volodymyr Zelensky “, Viktor Orban, Justin Trudeau, Jimmy Carter’s, —, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, “ Jimmy Carter, Miguel Díaz, James Carter Organizations: CNN, Panama, Torrijos, UN, Accords, Treaties, United Nations, Carter Center, Habitat, Humanity, Ukraine, Holy, Canadian, Carter Locations: East, Israel, Egypt, China, Panama, Iran, Tehran, United States of America, United States, France, British, Ukraine, Hungarian, Hungary, Georgia, Africa, Latin America, Brazil, Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba

President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for American ambassador to Panama, days after suggesting that the United States should take control of the Panama Canal. “I am pleased to announce that Kevin Marino Cabrera will serve as the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, a Country that is ripping us off on the Panama Canal, far beyond their wildest dreams,” Trump posted on the social media platform Truth Social late Wednesday. “The sovereignty and independence of our country is non-negotiable,” Mulino stated in a video posted to social media last weekend. The Panama Canal is a critical trade route that was originally built by the United States in 1904. The Panama Canal Authority, an independent government agency, administers the canal today.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kevin Marino Cabrera, ” Trump, Kevin —, Cabrera, Trump, José Raúl, ” Mulino, Carter, Omar Torrijos, Justin Trudeau, ”, Múte Egede Organizations: United, Trump, Republican, Committee, Miami Dade College, Florida International University, Panama Canal Authority, Canadian, National Security, Greenland’s, Reuters Locations: Panama, United States, “, Republic of Panama, Miami, Florida, Cuban, U.S, Greenland, Canada, China, Panamanian, Hong Kong, State

☆ Trump threatens to retake control of the Panama Canal as he blasts 'rip-off' fees
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-22 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to retake control of the Panama Canal. Trump blasted the "exorbitant" fees charged to US vessels using the canal. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to retake control of the Panama Canal as he hit out at what he called the "exorbitant" fees charged to US ships traversing the passage. AdvertisementThe US transferred control of the canal to the Panama Canal Authority (PCA) in 1999 in accordance with the Torrijos-Carter Treaties. In 2023, a shipping company paid almost $4 million on top of regular fees to get through the Panama Canal following a logjam, Bloomberg reported.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Carter, Japan's Organizations: Panama Canal Authority, Torrijos, Atlantic, Bloomberg, Japan's Eneos Locations: Panama, United States

☆ Global trade and immigration on the line in Panama’s presidential vote
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( David Shortell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Achieving Goals presidential candidate José Raúl Mulino speaks with reporters after meeting with members of the Electoral Observation Mission, in Panama City, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The case of former President Ricardo Martinelli, who was disqualified from running by the courts because of a past corruption conviction, stands out. Once the favorite to win this year’s presidential race, Martinelli was disqualified from running by Panama’s electoral court in March because of the conviction and sentence. There are seven other presidential candidates, including current Vice-President José Gabriel Carrizo, former President Martín Torrijos, and Rómulo Roux, another former minister under Martinelli. Martinelli has thrown his support behind Mulino, even releasing campaign videos from inside the Nicaraguan embassy.

Persons: Daniel Zovatto, El Nino, Fitch, ”, José Raúl, José Raúl Mulino, Matias Delacroix, Mulino, Panama that’s, Ricardo Martinelli, Martinelli, José Gabriel Carrizo, Martín Torrijos, Rómulo Roux, “ Organizations: CNN, Central, Latin America, Wilson, Americas Society, Panamanian, Gallup, Nicaraguan Locations: Panama, Central American, Panama City, United States, Venezuela, Panamanian, Colombia, Mulino, Americas, Nicaragua’s, Nicaraguan

☆ Panama's ex-President Martinelli sentenced to over 10 years in prison
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Elida Moreno | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

PANAMA CITY, July 18 (Reuters) - A Panamanian court sentenced former President Ricardo Martinelli to more than 10 years in prison for money laundering, the attorney general's office said on Tuesday, threatening the front-runner's bid to for a new term next year. A survey published in May by polling firm Campaigns & Elections Mexico put Martinelli as the front-runner, followed by former President Martin Torrijos. The court imposed a $19.2 million fine on Martinelli, judicial authorities said in a statement. The former president's spokesperson Luis Camacho said his team will analyze what he called a legal attack on Martinelli. Reporting by Elida Moreno; Writing by Valentine Hilaire; Editing by Richard ChangOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Ricardo Martinelli, Carlos Carrillo, Ricardo Martinelli Berrocal's, Carrillo, Elections Mexico, Martinelli, Martin Torrijos, Luis Camacho, Elida Moreno, Valentine Hilaire, Richard Chang Organizations: PANAMA CITY, Elections, United, Thomson Locations: PANAMA, United States

☆ Colombia's Gustavo Petro finds his opening in Washington
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Stefano Pozzebon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

So what was the most solid common ground President Biden, as host, could find for his guest? Leaders from the region tend to see the climate issue as their platform in international summits. Like many countries in Latin America, Colombia has received considerable investments from Chinese companies in recent years, mostly in the transport and mining sectors. “Petro has the aspiration of leading the new phase of Latin America’s geopolitics. And Biden can also tout a considerable concession from his meeting with Petro, who had always refused to condemn Russia’s actions in Ukraine – until now.

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