Americas

China misleads on involvement in Panama Canal

China’s Foreign Ministry says China is committed to Panama Canal neutrality and has never interfered in its operation. VOA’s Leonid Martynyuk explains why this is misleading.

Publisher Zamora reimprisoned in Guatemala in move lawyer calls ‘inhumane’

Founder of Guatemalan news website awaits retrial in case widely criticized by lawyers, international community

Ukraine peace, global security top G7 agenda as diplomats convene in Canada

Rubio says US will use G7 forums to counter adversaries, stand by allies

Armed gangs attack neighborhood in Haiti

Argentines protesting austerity measures clash with police

Police deploy water cannons, tear gas, and pellets against stone-throwing protesters

US clears out remaining migrants from Guantanamo Bay

The ‘high-threat illegal aliens’ and others were taken from Guantanamo to Louisiana

US trade wars with Canada, EU intensify

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports from 35 countries

MSF reports 150 new cholera cases in Haiti

Trump escalates trade war; doubles tariffs on Canada steel, aluminum

US president ramps up his trade war with Canada after Ontario provincial leader said he is adding a 25% levy on electricity sold to 1.5 million American customers

Newly elected Canadian prime minister promises quick transition

Mark Carney, 59, replaces Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January but remains prime minister until his successor is sworn in

Residents evacuated as Guatemalan volcano spews lava, rocks