Fact Check: Does China Control the Panama Canal, as Trump Suggests?
Trump has criticized Panama over increasing fees, warning that if it doesn't change, he will demand the canal's return to the U.S.
Panama Canal power play: Donald Trump pushes back against China’s rising role
US President-elect Donald Trump has raised concerns about China's expanding influence in the Panama Canal region, criticizing high fees and suggesting
Panama President José Raúl Mulino rejects Trump’s threat of taking back control of Panama Canal: ‘Not negotiable’
I want to express precisely that every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent area belong to Panama, and will continue to,” Mulino said in a statement posted on social media.
Panama President Rallies Support for Canal After Trump Threat
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino rallied support from former presidents in defense of the country’s canal following threats from Donald Trump to reimpose US control over the waterway.
Panama Rejects Trump's Threat To Take Control Of Canal
Panama's president Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday dismissed recent threats made by US President-elect Donald Trump to retake control of the Panama Canal over complaints of "unfair" treatment of American ships.
Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
On Saturday in a Truth Social post, Trump also hinted at China’s growing influence over the Panama Canal. “It was solely for Panama to manage, not China, or anyone else,” he wrote. “We would and will NEVER let it fall into the wrong hands!”
President of Panama fires back at Trump: Canal ‘belongs to Panama’
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino shot back Sunday after President-elect Trump suggested the Panama Canal return to U.S. control. “As president, I want to express clearly that every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent zone belongs to Panama,
'Every square metre of Panama Canal is ours': President Mulino reacts to Trump's threat
President-elect Trump has ignited a diplomatic firestorm by demanding Panama return control of the Panama Canal to the US. He alleges unfair pricing a
Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama's president balks at the suggestion
Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the United States “foolishly” ceded to its Central American ally, contending that shippers are charged “ridiculous” fees to pass through the vital transportation channel linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Panamanian president says canal ‘not negotiable’ as Trump runs with idea of taking it back
Jose Raul Mulino firmly rebuked Trump, saying that "every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent zone belongs to Panama, and will continue to do so."
Trump’s Panama Canal threats designed to scuttle China influence
The president-elect intends to push back on Beijing’s “growth and strategic footprint” in the Western Hemisphere, said Trump’s pick for Latin America special envoy.
Migrants traversing Darien Gap plummet 40% as Panama cracks down on major route
The number of migrants traversing the treacherous Darien Gap in the hopes of making it to the United States has plummeted as ...
Panama Canal Clash: President José Raúl Mulino Fires Back at Trump's Bold Reclaim Remark
President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that the United States might reclaim control of the Panama Canal, citing concerns ...