CK Hutchison, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate, has agreed to sell its controlling stake in two Panama Canal ports to a consortium led by U.S. investment firm BlackRock Inc., amid concerns from the Trump administration about Chinese influence. The Panama Canal remains under Panama's control, and the government has clarified that previous operations by the Hong Kong group did not equate to Chinese control over the waterway. This sale is seen as a strategic move to address national security concerns and ensure the canal's neutrality and efficient operation in global trade.
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A new study has revealed that high school textbooks used in the United States largely ignore Latino history, with only 28 of the 222 important topics related to Latino history being covered well. This lack of coverage comes at a time when the U.S. Hispanic population is growing rapidly, and UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía is calling for a comprehensive review of textbooks to ensure that Latino history is properly represented. The study's authors are also recommending that states and school districts develop and implement standards for teaching Latino history.