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PANAMA CITY (AP) Imagine fleeing your homeland to escape turmoil, only to be whisked halfway across the world to a haven that feels anything but safe. From Afghanistan to Somalia, individuals have embarked on a formidable journey, with hopes pinned on reaching the United States—a beacon of safety and opportunity. These brave souls journeyed relentlessly, through lands where the language was a mystery, across the dangerous Darién jungle, all in a bid to stand at the U.S.-Mexico border. For many, arriving at this border…

Donald Trump, soon to take on the role of President of the United States, is keeping his options wide open about possibly employing military or economic measures to gain control of the Panama Canal and Greenland. This ambition fits into a larger vision of U.S. expansionism that he has championed since his electoral victory. As Trump gears up for his inauguration on January 20, he’s hinted at some rather bold foreign policy moves. Among those ideas is the transformation of Canada into an additional state for the U.S.,…