Does a ‘foreign power’ threaten the Panama Canal? Here’s what you need to know
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.
Panama’s president ahead of Rubio’s visit: ‘I cannot negotiate’ on the canal
Munilo told reporters that the David and Goliath fight that Trump has pushed is a non-starter. Panama fought for years to get access to the canal, he said. The territory is neutral, he added, and has remained so through international conflicts well before Trump’s presidency.
US senators examine China's influence over Panama Canal
US senators heard sharply different analyses about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal on Wednesday, with some experts suggesting solutions ranging from enhanced trade partnerships to military intervention to regain control of the strategic waterway.
Senate Panama Canal Hearing Probes China’s Growing Influence
The Tuesday hearing delved into security issues and foreign influence on the foremost maritime channel connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
Newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to "take back" the Panama Canal, the world's second busiest interoceanic waterway.
Canal control off the table with Rubio, Panama president says
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out discussing control over the Panama Canal in a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is set to visit the Central American country in his first official trip abroad this weekend.
Marco Rubio Warns of China’s Influence Over Panama Canal, Calls It a Security Threat
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed zero doubt that China has a contingency plan to shut down the Panama Canal in a potential conflict with the U.S. Speaking on The Megyn Kelly Show, Rubio emphasized
Panama firmly rejects US claims on canal control
"I cannot negotiate, let alone start a negotiation process regarding the Canal," stated Panama's President, Jose Raul Mulino, on Thursday, just before the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Analysis-Why the US is claiming China’s presence violates the Panama neutrality treaty
Some U.S. lawmakers and officials are touting a nearly half-century-old treaty between the United States and Panama to ...
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Trump says China controls the Panama Canal — but here's how it really works
China said it agreed with the Panamanian president ... is enshrined in Panama’s Constitution and is enforced by the autonomous Panama Canal Authority. “That’s what has made the Panama ...
Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
Rubio said he could not predict if Trump would succeed in buying Greenland from Denmark or restoring American authority over ...
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Why Does Trump Want Greenland? His Imperialistic Threats, Explained.
Some of Trumps threats to take over Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal are based on actual U.S. strategic goals. Others ...