A tragedy unfolded off the coast of Panama last Friday when a boat carrying 19 South American migrants sank, claiming the life of an 8-year-old Venezuelan boy.

Could Mexico’s shipping corridor be the future of global trade? With rising costs and congestion at the Panama Canal, Mexico is reviving an old dream—a land-based interoceanic route. But will it succeed,

Panama says it’s working to formalize a route long used to smuggle migrants on the way to the U.S., which is now being increasingly used to return migrants to South America in a reverse flow triggered by the Trump administration.

"My agent is promising to send me abroad again.. but I don't want to go now. I want my money back," said the Patiala-based deportee.

The group of unauthorized migrants, which includes children, were bused to the camp late Tuesday night. “It looks like a zoo, there are fenced cages,” said one of the detainees.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has won praise for how she deals with Trump. How long can her success last?

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Days after the United States sent 300 migrants from Asia and the Middle East to Panama, a Panamanian official said that more than half had agreed to be deported to their countries of origin.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Late Thursday night, a fire broke out at the Old Mexico restaurant in Panama City. The fire has since been put out, and it appears damages to the outside of the structure are minimal.

The Trump administration threatening partners in the Americas may prove to be short-term tactical approach but it will not prove to be a viable long-term strategy for engaging economically with the region.

The Joint Legislative Committee of Florida (JLAC) shared the findings of the rigorous audit that was conducted last year in Mexico Beach, showing significant management turnover but no fraud.

Mexico Beach, Florida, isn't full of outlet malls, amusement parks, and high-rise hotels. But it is home to a gorgeous stretch of beach and a laid-back, Old Florida feel. Here are the best things to do there.