NewsNewsLatin AmericaTrump threatens to try to regain control of Panama CanalIt prompts a sharp rebuke from Panama's president, who says "every square metre" of the canal belongs to his country.13 hrs agoWorldPrivate plane crash in Brazil kills pilot and his familyThe plane fell minutes after take-off, hitting an urban area in Rio Grande do Sul and injuring 17 people.11 hrs agoLatin AmericaWorld's first Bitcoin nation scales back crypto dreamEl Salvador has eased its pro-cryptocurrency policies to help secure a $1.4bn loan from the IMF.4 days agoBusinessFive jailed for covering up murder of rapper CanserberoThe Venezuelan rapper was stabbed by his manager in 2015, who made it look like a suicide.5 days agoLatin AmericaMexico asks US to hand over 'mastermind' in journalist's killingMexican officials say cartel boss Damaso Lopez Serrano ordered the killing of well-known journalist Javier Valdez in 2017. 5 days agoWorldPrivate plane crash in Brazil kills pilot and his familyThe plane fell 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