Panama Gets UN Security Council Seat

It only took 48 rounds, but Panama was voted in to the UN Security Council after Guatemala and Venezuela agreed to back out and end the stalemate. After failing to get US-backed Guatemala elected US Ambassador John Bolton was gracious in defeat saying "it's too bad Guatemala was not able to [win]." I guess relations between the US and Panama aren't very good right now? They had better watch out or maybe Bolton will threaten to take the Canal back. For more click.