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 don’t have an army.” US President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Failing to reach terms with Colombia to build a US canal, then US President Theodore Roosevelt sent gunships to Panama’s Atlantic and Pacific coasts to support calls for Panamanian independence. “The US foolishly gave the canal for nothing.” Panama officials have made clear they would not stand for any attempt to seize the lucrative waterway, which about 5% of all global maritime traffic passes through. “I fully reject the insinuating words by President Donald Trump at his inaugural address relating to Panama and its canal,” Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino said on X on Monday.

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US’s strategic asset seizure and rising economic conflict with China
3 days, 5 hours ago

US’s strategic asset seizure and rising economic conflict with China

Hindustan Times  

The recent sale of Panama Canal port assets by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings to a US-led consortium has significantly heightened US-China trade tensions. He stated, "My administration will be reclaiming the Panama Canal, and we've already started doing it," highlighting the administration's intent to counter perceived Chinese control over critical global infrastructure. There are concerns that the sale could …

‘Bullying tactics’: China, Hong Kong out to scuttle BlackRock’s Panama Canal ports deal amid Donald Trump’s threats
1 week, 1 day ago

‘Bullying tactics’: China, Hong Kong out to scuttle BlackRock’s Panama Canal ports deal amid Donald Trump’s threats

Live Mint  

Asian conglomerate CK Hutchison's deal to sell its Panama Canal ports to a consortium led by America’s BlackRock Inc is facingintense criticismfrom Hong Kong and China. Earlier this month, billionaire Li Ka-shing-owned CK Hutchison had signed a $23 billion deal to sell most of its ports operations, including those in the Panama Canal,to a US-led consortium following pressure from US …

Hong Kong’s leader swipes at Trump but avoids criticism of tycoon’s deal to sell Panama Port assets
1 week, 2 days ago

Hong Kong’s leader swipes at Trump but avoids criticism of tycoon’s deal to sell Panama Port assets

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s leader has waded into a controversy over a prominent conglomerate’s decision to sell its Panama Canal port assets to a consortium including American investment bank BlackRock Inc., a deal that has angered Beijing and highlights how escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington can leave the Chinese financial center’s business leaders trapped in the middle. Chief …

Trump has asked military to draw plans to 'reclaim' Panama Canal: Report
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump has asked military to draw plans to 'reclaim' Panama Canal: Report

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump has vowed to annex Panama Canal and has not ruled out invading the country for that US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. AP US President Donald Trump has asked the military to draw plans to “reclaim” Panama Canal, according to a report. NBC News has reported …

Trump orders Pentagon to lay out ideas to ensure US's 'unfettered' access to Panam Canal: Report
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1 week, 6 days ago

Trump orders Pentagon to lay out ideas to ensure US's 'unfettered' access to Panam Canal: Report

Firstpost  

The Panama Canal is touted as the world’s most strategically important waterway. However, he never offered specifics about how he would do so or if military action might be required US President Donald Trump has called on the Pentagon to provide military ideas and options that would ensure the United States gains full access to the Panama Canal. One US …

Trump orders Pentagon to lay out ideas to ensure US's 'unfettered' access to Panam Canal: Report
1 week, 6 days ago

Trump orders Pentagon to lay out ideas to ensure US's 'unfettered' access to Panam Canal: Report

Firstpost  

The Panama Canal is touted as the world’s most strategically important waterway. However, he never offered specifics about how he would do so or if military action might be required Representative Image- FP US President Donald Trump has called on the Pentagon to provide military ideas and options that would ensure the United States gains full access to the Panama …

Pentagon considering military options for Panama Canal access: Report
1 week, 6 days ago

Pentagon considering military options for Panama Canal access: Report

Al Jazeera  

Officials say US military’s Southern Command exploring multiple options, from working with Panama to military action. The Pentagon is reportedly exploring military options for the Panama Canal to ensure ongoing US access to the strategically important waterway, following a request from the White House. Responding to reports of possible US military action, Panama’s government said that it would remain “firm” …

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
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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 Mulino says Trump ‘lying’ about reclaiming the canal
3 weeks ago

Panama President Mulino says Trump ‘lying’ about reclaiming the canal

Al Jazeera  

Panamanian leader says sale of a Chinese company’s port operation to a US firm does not amount to retaking the waterway. Panama President Jose Raul Mulino has accused his American counterpart, Donald Trump, of lying when he told members of Congress that the United States is “reclaiming” the Panama Canal. During the annual presidential address to the US Congress on …

Donald Trump says ‘reclaiming’ Panama Canal after US firm BlackRock buys port stakes, Panama says ‘lying again’
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Donald Trump says ‘reclaiming’ Panama Canal after US firm BlackRock buys port stakes, Panama says ‘lying again’

Live Mint  

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino has slammed American President Donald Trump for his “reclaiming” Panama Canal remark after Hong Kong firm Hutchison agreed to sell its lucrative Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium. Reacting to Donald Trump's “reclaiming” claims, the Panama president accused the US President of “lying once again”. The Panama Canal is not in the process of …

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 …

Trump hails 'reclaiming' Panama canal after BlackRock-led group's deal to buy stake
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump hails 'reclaiming' Panama canal after BlackRock-led group's deal to buy stake

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President Donald Trump has hailed a deal led by U.S. firm BlackRock to buy most of the $22.8 billion ports business of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison which includes assets along the Panama Canal. The deal with the BlackRock-led consortium includes 90% of Panama Ports Company, which has operated the Balboa and Cristobal ports at each end of the …

Trump says will get Panama Canal, Greenland 'one way or the other'
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump says will get Panama Canal, Greenland 'one way or the other'

India Today  

US President Donald Trump, during his first address to the Congress in Capitol Hill, revealed his plans to take back the Panama Canal. Notably, US asset manager BlackRock announced Tuesday morning that it has agreed to buy two ports at either end of the canal from a Hong Kong-based firm whose ownership had angered President Donald Trump. President Trump: "To …

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

BlackRock agrees to buy Panama Canal ports from Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison
3 weeks, 2 days ago

BlackRock agrees to buy Panama Canal ports from Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison

CNN  

New York CNN — American asset management giant BlackRock has agreed to buy two ports at either end of the Panama Canal from a Hong Kong-based firm whose ownership had angered President Donald Trump. Trump said several times during the lead-up to his inauguration and since taking office that he intends to “take back” the Panama Canal from Panama, which …

Panama exasperated over persistence of US allegations of Chinese control of canal
1 month 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 …

The Panama Canal: How it was built and Panama’s relationship with the United States
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Panama Canal: How it was built and Panama’s relationship with the United States

ABC  

President Donald Trump wants Panama to hand back, one of the most important waterways on the planet, the Panama Canal, to the United States and he hasn’t ruled out force if Panama won’t agree. This week from the Rear Vision archives - the story of the building of the Panama Canal and a US president who believed that fairness and …

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 …

U.S. claims free passage through Panama Canal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

U.S. claims free passage through Panama Canal

Raw Story  

The United States said Wednesday that its government vessels would sail for free through the Panama Canal following heavy pressure from President Donald Trump, but authorities at the waterway swiftly issued a denial. "U.S. government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal without charge fees, saving the U.S. government millions of dollars a year," the State Department said in a …

Panama Canal Authority denies free passage for US vessels as Donald Trump plans to regain control
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama Canal Authority denies free passage for US vessels as Donald Trump plans to regain control

Live Mint  

After the US announced Panama would waive fees for government vessels using the Panama Canal, the Panama Canal Authority clarified that they have ‘not made any adjustments to them’. Taking to their official social media handle X, The Panama Canal Authority, “In response to a publication released by the United States Department of State, the Panama Canal Authority, which is …

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 …

Rubio says Panama addressing US concerns on canal after Trump threats
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio says Panama addressing US concerns on canal after Trump threats

Deccan Chronicle  

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday voiced optimism that Panama would address concerns over Chinese influence in the Panama Canal, bringing down the temperature after President Donald Trump's threats to seize the vital waterway.A day after he demanded through a statement that Panama take immediate steps, Rubio took a more diplomatic approach Monday, acknowledging the issue was "delicate" …

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
Top News
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 …

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, …

Does a ‘foreign power’ threaten the Panama Canal? Here’s what you need to know
1 month, 3 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 …

Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal is driven by legitimate national security interests stemming from growing concerns about Chinese activity and influence in the Arctic and in Latin America. “They’re all over Panama,” Rubio said of Chinese companies that many experts believe are beholden …

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, 3 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. …

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