Inversiones y negocios

This year marks a significant milestone for Panama as the nation celebrates 25 years since taking full control of the Panama Canal. On December 31, 1999, the canal was officially transferred to Panama from the United States under the terms of the Torrijos-Carter Treaties signed in 1977. The historic transfer symbolized a triumph of sovereignty and national pride for the Panamanian people, who view the canal as a vital part of their identity and economic backbone. President José Raúl Mulino presided over the anniversary celebrations, emphasizing the importance of the canal to Panama’s sovereignty and development. In a message shared…

Notre Dame, ranked No. 7, claimed a decisive 27-17 victory over No. 10 Indiana in the opening game of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff on Friday night in South Bend, Indiana. The Fighting Irish now turn their attention to a highly anticipated matchup against top-seeded Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on January 1. This win marked a significant moment for Notre Dame, as they demonstrated their defensive supremacy and postseason readiness in front of a home crowd. The game started with a bang when Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love stunned fans with a breathtaking 98-yard touchdown run. This early play…

The United States Congress narrowly avoided a partial government shutdown on Friday after weeks of partisan wrangling over federal spending limits and debt ceiling extensions. The crisis came as Republicans, responding to pressure from former President Donald Trump, debated proposals to raise the debt limit while addressing broader fiscal concerns. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, managed to steer a plan through his chamber, which is tightly controlled by his party, while also securing enough bipartisan support to pass it in the Democrat-majority Senate. Speaking to reporters earlier in the day, Johnson expressed cautious optimism: “We have a plan. We…

Neuralink, the brain-tech startup founded by Elon Musk, announced it has received authorization to initiate a new feasibility study using its experimental brain implant and robotic arm technology. This initiative, known as the PRIME study, will evaluate the safety and functionality of the company’s wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) and its surgical robot. The study is specifically aimed at helping individuals with tetraplegia—a severe form of paralysis—control external devices using only their thoughts. The announcement was made via Neuralink’s social media channels, where the company described the study as a significant step toward advancing its technology. “This is the first step…

President-elect Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on trade Friday, warning the European Union that it must significantly reduce its trade deficit with the United States by purchasing more American oil and gas—or face tariffs. “I told the European Union that it must make up its tremendous deficit with the United States by purchasing our oil and gas on a large scale. Otherwise, it will just be tariffs,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform shortly after 1 p.m. ET. The trade deficit between the U.S. and the EU in goods and services amounted to $131.3 billion in 2022, according to…

Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, has announced two key diplomatic appointments ahead of his inauguration. In a statement shared on his Truth Social account, Trump revealed that Lou Rinaldi has been nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to Uruguay, while Leah Francis Campos has been selected to serve as the chief of mission to the Dominican Republic. “I am excited to announce Lou Rinaldi as the next United States ambassador to Uruguay,” Trump wrote. “Lou, a successful entrepreneur and lifelong friend, brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to this important role.” Trump highlighted Rinaldi’s…