Indians, Afghans and Sri Lankans are among the undocumented migrants unable to leave the hotel after being deported.

Rising sea levels threaten homes in Panama, but not everyone wants to leave.

The US State Department had claimed that they were no longer required to pay a fee for transit.

Washington had suggested Panama had agreed to no longer charge fees for US government vessels using the waterway.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country amid US threats to retake control of the Panama Canal.

The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now.

Donald Trump claims China is operating the key US trade route but Panama says it belongs to them.

An overview of the media in Panama, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.