Does a ‘foreign power’ threaten the Panama Canal? Here’s what you need to know
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Does a ‘foreign power’ threaten the Panama Canal? Here’s what you need to know

CNN  

Havana CNN — Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks soon on his inaugural trip as the United States’ top diplomat. His first stop, Panama could prove to be the most contentious on the itinerary following President Donald Trump’s repeated demands for control of the Panama Canal. He and Republican allies are increasingly painting a dark scenario where the Panama Canal has secretly fallen under Chinese military control – arguing that’s why the US needs to seize the canal back from Beijing’s clutches. “Above all China is operating the Panama Canal and we didn’t give it to China, we gave it to Panama and we are taking it back!” On his Truth Social network, Trump has also claimed – without proof – that Chinese soldiers have been deployed to the canal and that “Panama is, with great speed attempting to take down the 64% of signs which are written in Chinese. Trump’s dream of flying a US flag over the Panama Canal would come at a much higher cost than he appears to have calculated.

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White House asks military for plans to seize Panama Canal 'by force': report
2 weeks ago

White House asks military for plans to seize Panama Canal 'by force': report

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump's White House has reportedly asked the United States military to draw up plans to a military operation to retake the Panama Canal. According to NBC News' sources, "U.S. Southern Command is developing potential plans that vary from partnering more closely with the Panamanian military to the less likely option of U.S. troops seizing the Panama Canal by …

Panama President Issues Defiant Response To Trump Over 'Reclaiming' Canal Line
Top News
3 weeks ago

Panama President Issues Defiant Response To Trump Over 'Reclaiming' Canal Line

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PANAMA CITY — Panama President José Raúl Mulino on Wednesday accused U.S. President Donald Trump of lying when he said in his address to Congress that his administration was “reclaiming” the Panama Canal. Trump was referencing a deal announced Tuesday for a consortium led by the U.S. investment management company BlackRock Inc. to buy a controlling stake …

Panama president calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Panama president calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Panama President José Raúl Mulino on Wednesday accused U.S. President Donald Trump of lying when he said in his address to Congress that his administration was “reclaiming” the Panama Canal. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Panama maintains that it has full control over the canal and that the …

Panamanian president calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Panamanian president calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie

LA Times  

A cargo ship goes through the Panama Canal’s Cocoli locks in Panama City on Feb. 21. Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Wednesday accused President Trump of lying when he said in his address to Congress that his administration was “reclaiming” the Panama Canal. Trump was referencing a deal announced Tuesday for a consortium led by the U.S. investment management …

Panama exasperated over persistence of US allegations of Chinese control of canal
1 month, 1 week ago

Panama exasperated over persistence of US allegations of Chinese control of canal

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Panama’s president said Thursday that he had instructed the country’s foreign minister to not discuss the U.S. government’s allegations of Chinese interference in the operations of the Panama Canal with the visiting head of U.S. Southern Command. The comments followed a dustup the day before when the U.S. embassy in Panama said one of the agenda items …

Panama’s president denies making a deal that US warships can transit the canal for free
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama’s president denies making a deal that US warships can transit the canal for free

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday denied the U.S. State Department’s claim that his country had reached a deal allowing U.S. warships to transit the Panama Canal for free. Panama’s President Jose Mulino, center, and Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha, let, meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the presidential palace in Panama City, Sunday, …

Panama slaps down Trump administration's claim about free passage for U.S. ships
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama slaps down Trump administration's claim about free passage for U.S. ships

Raw Story  

The Panamanian government on Wednesday slapped down claims being made by the Trump administration that it had agreed to grant free passage for United States military ships through the Panama Canal. The Wall Street Journal reports that Panama is denying the State Department's claim that American ships would have access to the canal "without charge fees, saving the U.S. government …

Panama fact-checks Trump administration over claims that US vessels won’t have to pay canal transit fees – Firstpost
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama fact-checks Trump administration over claims that US vessels won’t have to pay canal transit fees – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The clarification from Panama Canal Authority came after the State Department on X announced that the US government would be saving “millions of dollars” annually after gaining significant concessions. “With total responsibility, the Panama Canal Authority, as it has indicated, is willing to establish dialogue with relevant US officials regarding the transit of wartime vessels from said country,” the authority …

US government vessels to sail free through Panama Canal: State Dept
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US government vessels to sail free through Panama Canal: State Dept

Deccan Chronicle  

The United States said Wednesday that its government vessels would be allowed to sail for free through the Panama Canal, following heavy pressure from President Donald Trump. "US government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal without charge fees, saving the US government millions of dollars a year," the State Department said in a post on social media platform X.It …

Panama Canal denies US claim of free passage for government vessels
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama Canal denies US claim of free passage for government vessels

Al Jazeera  

Panama Canal Authority says it is ready to hold a dialogue with Washington, DC, regarding transit of American wartime vessels. The Panama Canal Authority has denied the US State Department’s claim that a deal has been reached allowing United States government vessels to cross the canal without paying fees, likely ratcheting up tensions after President Donald Trump threatened to take …

China recognizes canal as neutral international waterway
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China recognizes canal as neutral international waterway

China Daily  

By LI YANG | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2025-02-05 07:45 Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on Jan 20, 2025. After the new US leader openly cast a covetous eye at the Panama Canal, the world wondered what excuse he might come up with to justify the United …

Panama weighs conceding ‘major gift’ to defuse Trump threat: report
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama weighs conceding ‘major gift’ to defuse Trump threat: report

Raw Story  

Officials in Panama are examining the possibility of canceling a deal with the Hong Kong-based company that operates ports along the Panama Canal as a way to ease the ongoing threats from President Donald Trump to seize the critical waterway, according to a new report in Bloomberg. While no official decision has been reached, the publication reported that President Jose …

Marco Rubio issues Panama ultimatum over 'Chinese influence' on canal
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marco Rubio issues Panama ultimatum over 'Chinese influence' on canal

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump’s Secretary …

Panama vows to end key canal deal with China after Rubio lays down the Goliath
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama vows to end key canal deal with China after Rubio lays down the Goliath

Firstpost  

Panama President José Raúl Mulino said that the country would not renew its 2017 MoU with China to join its Belt and Road initiative after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave an ultimatum to the nation to distance itself from Beijing. Mulino said that the decision is being taken to ensure that Panama maintains its sovereignty over the Panama …

Panama vows to end key canal deal with China after Rubio lays down the Goliath
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama vows to end key canal deal with China after Rubio lays down the Goliath

Firstpost  

Panama President José Raúl Mulino said that the country would not renew its 2017 MoU with China to join its Belt and Road initiative after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave an ultimatum to the nation to distance itself from Beijing. Mulino said that the decision is being taken to ensure that Panama maintains its sovereignty over the Panama …

Marco Rubio: Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible U.S. action
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marco Rubio: Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible U.S. action

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought a warning to Panamanian leader José Raúl Mulino on Sunday : Immediately reduce what President Donald Trump says is Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face potential retaliation from the United States. Mr. Rubio, traveling to the Central American country and touring the Panama Canal on his first foreign trip as …

Panama drops Belt and Road deal with China amid Donald Trump’s warning, but sends a strong message to US
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama drops Belt and Road deal with China amid Donald Trump’s warning, but sends a strong message to US

Live Mint  

Panama has officially withdrawn from China's Belt and Road Initiative, saying that it will not renew the 2017 Memorandum of Understanding to join China’s overseas development initiative. In a strong message to the US, Panama also reaffirmed its sovereignty over the Panama Canal as President Jose Raul Mulino asserted that his country's sovereignty over the world's second busiest waterway is …

Rubio warns Panama of US 'measures', says Chinese influence around Canal is 'unacceptable
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio warns Panama of US 'measures', says Chinese influence around Canal is 'unacceptable

Firstpost  

Trump has refused to back down on threats to seize the vital waterway and it remains unclear what Rubio can achieve diplomatically that would please him, with Panama firmly rejecting any claims against its sovereignty. In a stern warning to Panama, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will take “measures” unless there are “immediate changes” …

Rubio warns Panama of US 'measures', says Chinese influence around Canal is 'unacceptable
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio warns Panama of US 'measures', says Chinese influence around Canal is 'unacceptable

Firstpost  

Trump has refused to back down on threats to seize the vital waterway and it remains unclear what Rubio can achieve diplomatically that would please him, with Panama firmly rejecting any claims against its sovereignty. File Image/ AFP In a stern warning to Panama, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will take “measures” unless there …

Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible US action
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible US action

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought a warning to Panamanian leader José Raúl Mulino on Sunday: Immediately reduce what President Donald Trump says is Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face potential retaliation from the United States. Mulino told reporters after the meeting that Rubio made “no real threat of retaking the canal or …

US Secretary of State Rubio to visit Panama amid canal dispute
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Secretary of State Rubio to visit Panama amid canal dispute

Firstpost  

Rubio’s mission came as Trump imposed steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China – another step showing a far more aggressive US foreign policy US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. File Image/ AFP Marco Rubio headed to Panama Saturday on his debut trip abroad as US secretary of state, as he looks for how to follow up on President Donald …

Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump reiterated his vow to “take back” the Panama Canal on Sunday, warning of “powerful” US action in an escalating diplomatic dispute with the Central American country over China’s presence around the vital waterway. Though Mulino told Rubio that Panama’s sovereignty over the canal was not up for debate, he also said he had addressed Washington’s …

Rubio lands in Panama as Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio lands in Panama as Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal

Al Jazeera  

The US secretary of state follows up on President Donald Trump’s extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has kicked off his first official foreign trip with a stop in Panama, a longtime US ally shaken by President Donald Trump’s extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal. “They’ve already offered to do many …

Marco Rubio Is Off To Central America With Panama Canal, Immigration Top Of Mind
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marco Rubio Is Off To Central America With Panama Canal, Immigration Top Of Mind

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks this weekend on his first foreign trip in office, heading to Central America to press President Donald Trump’s top priority — curbing illegal immigration — and bring the message that the U.S. wants to reclaim control over the Panama Canal despite intense resistance from regional leaders. Limiting immigration and …

Amid Trump's threats to acquire canal, Marco Rubio to visit Panama in first foreign tour
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amid Trump's threats to acquire canal, Marco Rubio to visit Panama in first foreign tour

Firstpost  

Marco Rubio is set to visit Panama on Saturday for his debut foreign trip as the US Secretary of State, amidst ongoing tensions with the Latin American nation over the Panama Canal. Reuters File Marco Rubio will visit Panama on Saturday for his first overseas trip since assuming office as the US Secretary of State. The trip comes amid US …

Rubio visiting Central America with the Panama Canal and immigration top of mind
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio visiting Central America with the Panama Canal and immigration top of mind

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his first foreign trip in office, arriving in Central America on Saturday to press President Donald Trump’s top priority — curbing illegal immigration — and to bring the message that the U.S. wants to reclaim control over the Panama Canal despite intense resistance from regional leaders. Limiting immigration and fighting …

Panama police clash with protesters ahead of Trump envoy visit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama police clash with protesters ahead of Trump envoy visit

Raw Story  

Panamanian police on Friday fired tear gas and clashed with protesters angered by Donald Trump's threat to take control of the Panama Canal, ahead of a visit this weekend by the US president's top diplomat. The protesters "categorically reject the United States' attempts to turn Panama into a protectorate and a colony again," said teachers' union leader Diogenes Sanchez. Trump, …

China’s presence around Canal a security concern, says US envoy ahead of Rubio's Panama visit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China’s presence around Canal a security concern, says US envoy ahead of Rubio's Panama visit

Firstpost  

Rubio departs on Saturday on his first foreign trip, and will visit the canal and meet Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino, the first talks between the countries since President Donald Trump’s threat to take control of the canal. Ahead of Rubio’s visit to the country, US Special Envoy for Latin America Mauricio Claver-Carone said on Friday that China’s presence around …

China’s presence around Canal a security concern, says US envoy ahead of Rubio's Panama visit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China’s presence around Canal a security concern, says US envoy ahead of Rubio's Panama visit

Firstpost  

Rubio departs on Saturday on his first foreign trip, and will visit the canal and meet Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino, the first talks between the countries since President Donald Trump’s threat to take control of the canal. File Image- AFP Ahead of Rubio’s visit to the country, US Special Envoy for Latin America Mauricio Claver-Carone said on Friday that …

‘21-st century history will be about US-China relations’: US state secretary Marco Rubio
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘21-st century history will be about US-China relations’: US state secretary Marco Rubio

Hindustan Times  

US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Thursday claimed that the history of the 21st century would revolve around relations between US and China, and also described the country as grave threat to America's national security. Marco Rubio said that US China relations would define the 21st century In his first interview as secretary of state under Donald Trump's administration, …

Panama’s president says there will be no negotiation about ownership of canal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama’s president says there will be no negotiation about ownership of canal

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Panama President José Raúl Mulino said Thursday there will be no negotiation with the United States over ownership of the Panama Canal, and he hopes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit will allow them to focus on shared interests including migration and combating drug trafficking. Being the destination for the first overseas visit by the …

‘That is sealed’: Panama president says no discussions over canal with US
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘That is sealed’: Panama president says no discussions over canal with US

Al Jazeera  

Panama will not negotiate control of the strategic Panama Canal during Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit, Jose Raul Mulino says. Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino has ruled out discussing control of the Panama Canal with top United States diplomat Marco Rubio, who is set to visit the Central American country. Trump has made acquiring the canal a top foreign policy priority, …

Is US Secretary of State headed to Panama to give Donald Trump’s Canal threat a shape? New reports suggests...
2 months ago

Is US Secretary of State headed to Panama to give Donald Trump’s Canal threat a shape? New reports suggests...

Live Mint  

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is likely to visit Panama late January. The visit is expected after US President Donald Trump said he would take back the Panama Canal. This comes as Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested the US may use military force to take back the Panama Canal. In his inauguration speech on Monday, January 26, US President …

Trump wants to take back control and rename the Panama Canal. Can he actually do that?
2 months ago

Trump wants to take back control and rename the Panama Canal. Can he actually do that?

ABC  

US President Donald Trump has vowed to "take back" the Panama Canal in his inauguration speech, alleging the vital trade route is under China's control. Doubling down on his pre-inauguration threat to reimpose US control over the canal, Mr Trump on Monday accused Panama of breaking the promises it made for the final transfer of the strategic waterway in 1999. …

Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit
2 months ago

Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit

Raw Story  

Panama has complained to the United Nations over U.S. President Donald Trump's "worrying" threat to seize the Panama Canal, even as it launched an audit of the Hong Kong-linked operator of two ports on the interoceanic waterway. Trump, in his inaugural address Monday, repeated his complaint that China was effectively "operating" the Panama Canal through its growing presence around the …

Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump's comments on canal
2 months ago

Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump's comments on canal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump’s insistence Monday …

Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit
2 months ago

Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit

Raw Story  

Panama has complained to the United Nations over US President Donald Trump's "worrying" threat to seize the Panama Canal, even as it launched an audit of the Hong Kong-linked operator of two ports on the interoceanic waterway. Trump, in his inaugural address Monday, repeated his complaint that China was effectively "operating" the Panama Canal through its growing presence around the …

Panama and China push back against Trump’s canal threats
2 months ago

Panama and China push back against Trump’s canal threats

Al Jazeera  

Panama’s president insists canal ‘was not a gift’ from the US; China declares it does not interfere. Panama and China have pushed back against United States President Donald Trump’s controversial claims regarding the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal “was not a gift” from the US, Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino said on Wednesday in response to Trump’s threat to seize …

Panama president hits back at Trump and 'rejects' inaugural speech 'in its entirety'
2 months ago

Panama president hits back at Trump and 'rejects' inaugural speech 'in its entirety'

Raw Story  

The president of Panama has formally complained to the United Nations about President Donald Trump's "threats" to acquire the Panama Canal. In it, Mulino wrote that on behalf of his country and people, “I must reject in its entirety the words expressed by President Donald Trump regarding Panama and its Canal in his inaugural address.” Mulino continued, “The canal is …

China will likely 'pop the champagne' after Trump's latest 'absolute lies': House Dem
2 months ago

China will likely 'pop the champagne' after Trump's latest 'absolute lies': House Dem

Raw Story  

CNN's Jim Acosta wondered aloud whether Donald Trump's threats to take the Panama Canal, by force if necessary, sent a dangerous message to U.S. adversaries like China. Acosta pondered on Tuesday's morning show, "If the president can say, 'We're going to go take the Panama Canal,' I mean, couldn't China say, 'Okay, well, then, I guess that means we can …

Trump wants the Panama Canal. Who owns it? Can US take it?
2 months ago

Trump wants the Panama Canal. Who owns it? Can US take it?

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump wants to regain control of the Panama Canal, claiming that American ships are being ‘severely overcharged’ by Panama. In his 2025 inaugural address, he argued that “Panama’s promise to us has been broken” and alleged that “China is operating the Panama Canal.” While the canal remains under Panamanian control, Chinese investments in Panama have grown, including …

Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump’s comments on canal
2 months ago

Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump’s comments on canal

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — President Donald Trump’s insistence Monday that he wants the Panama Canal back under U.S. control fed nationalist sentiment and worry in Panama, home to the critical trade route and a country familiar with U.S. military intervention. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Panama President José Raúl Mulino responded forcefully, as …

Can Trump really take over the Panama Canal, rename the Gulf of Mexico?
2 months, 1 week ago

Can Trump really take over the Panama Canal, rename the Gulf of Mexico?

Al Jazeera  

Trump repeated his desire to do so in his inaugural address on Monday. As United States President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term on Monday, he repeated his wishes to acquire the Panama Canal and rename the Gulf of Mexico in his inaugural speech. But as powerful as the US president is, can Trump really take over …

Trump says will take back 'Chinese-operated' Panama Canal, Latin American country says no
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump says will take back 'Chinese-operated' Panama Canal, Latin American country says no

Firstpost  

‘China is operating the Panama CanalWe gave it to Panama. The Panama Canal is a key trade route that handles around 6 per cent of global maritime traffic Trump has vowed to take back Panama Canal. Agencies In his second inaugural address on Monday, President Donald Trump vowed to “take back” the Panama Canal, accusing China of operating the strategic …

Why Trump sees a Chinese threat at the Panama Canal, and locals don’t
2 months, 1 week ago

Why Trump sees a Chinese threat at the Panama Canal, and locals don’t

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump’s reasons for wanting control of the Panama Canal can be found at either end of the interoceanic waterway. Panamanian officials, and several former U.S. military officials, say those Chinese facilities don’t represent a military threat, breach the canal’s neutrality or even show that Panama is coming under Beijing’s influence. China would be hard-pressed to convert a busy …

Trump's big attack on China as he vows to take back Panama Canal: We did not give it to Beijing
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump's big attack on China as he vows to take back Panama Canal: We did not give it to Beijing

India TV News  

President Donald Trump in his inaugural speech accused Panama of breaking the promise it made to the United States, as he reiterated that he will take back Panama Canal. He also attacked China saying that Beijing is operating the Panama Canal. Trump said, "The United States, I mean, think of this, spent more money than ever spent on a project …

‘We’re taking it back.’ Trump’s comments on the Panama Canal spur pushback from Panama
2 months, 1 week ago

‘We’re taking it back.’ Trump’s comments on the Panama Canal spur pushback from Panama

LA Times  

President Trump said Monday that the United States would reassert control over the Panama Canal, the strategic, U.S.-built waterway that Washington handed over to the Panamanian government more than a quarter-century ago. In reaction to Trump, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino rejected the idea of his country giving up control of the canal, which is among the globe’s iconic ocean …

Panama Canal: History shows why Trump’s threats are sounding the alarm bells
2 months, 1 week ago

Panama Canal: History shows why Trump’s threats are sounding the alarm bells

CNN  

CNN — Born from “gunboat diplomacy,” the Panama Canal is under threat from US saber rattling once again. “All he needs is to land ten thousand troops and that’s it,” said Ovidio Diaz-Espino, who was born in Panama and is the author of “How Wall Street Created a Nation: J.P. Morgan, Teddy Roosevelt, and the Panama Canal.” He added: “We …

Trump’s Panama Canal threats leave country’s officials scrambling for answers
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s Panama Canal threats leave country’s officials scrambling for answers

CNN  

Panama City, Panama CNN — The new Panamanian ambassador was given strict instructions as he prepared to meet then-President Donald Trump one day in 2019: Do not engage him in any substantive discussion of critical issues. “It wasn’t a grand statement, just an observation he wasn’t shy about sharing.” Trump’s specific views on the Panama Canal tracked with his long-standing …

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