History of the Panama Canal and reality of its control

The history of the Panama Canal and reality of its control as Trump threatens action
Since returning to office, President Trump has made repeated claims that China operates the Panama Canal and threatened to take it back from the Panama Canal Authority, which has controlled it since 1999.
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.
How U.S. And Chinese Influence In Central America Affects The Panama Canal
The Trump administration threatening partners in the Americas may prove to be short-term tactical approach but it will not prove to be a viable long-term strategy for engaging economically with the region.
Panama exasperated over persistence of US allegations of Chinese control of canal
Panama’s president has said that he 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.
Trump wants to reclaim the Panama Canal. He’d be taking on a waterway facing crisis
Frequent droughts have pushed authorities to pursue a controversial plan to dam a river to save the waterway — an act that would flood the homes of thousands of people.
INTERNATIONAL VIEW - Trump’s threats to take over the Panama Canal anger many in the country
The U.S. president has announced several times in recent weeks that he intends to «bring back» the Panama Canal. His words bring back bad memories.
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 ...
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The Fight Over The Panama Canal
The motto of the canal remains, “Pro Mundi Beneficio,” which in Latin means ”For the Benefit of the World.” Now, as Cristela turns 40, she sees the latest evolution. Today, Panama is in the news again ...
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US government vessels to sail free through Panama Canal: State Dept
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 ...
Panama's leader rejects State Department claim of deal for U.S. warships to traverse Panama Canal for free
Panama's president says the State Department's claim of an agreement granting U.S. warships free canal passage was "based on ...
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The United States should restore neutrality to the Panama Canal
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing regarding the Panama Canal on Tuesday. In his opening statement, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) brought up the issue of foreign ...
Panama Canal denies Trump admin. claim U.S. gov't vessels can now transit for free
The Panama Canal Authority late Wednesday said it has made no change to its tolls or other fees, denying the Trump administration claim that it has agreed to no longer charge U.S. government vessels ...
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Rubio threatens Panama’s president over canal, saying status quo is ‘unacceptable’
PANAMA CITY — Secretary of State Marco ... José Raúl Mulino has said that giving control of the canal back to the United States as President Donald Trump has demanded is “impossible.” ...
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Chinese presence in Panama might trigger canal treaty violation, Senate panel told
Jan. 28 (UPI) --President Donald Trump's suggestion of the United States taking control of the Panama Canal has a legal basis partly due to potential treaty violations involving Chinese ...
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US sends commander to Panama to "secure" canal against Chinese influence; Beijing dubs claim "a lie"
Following US President Donald Trump's remarks on "taking back" the Panama Canal from China, the commander of the US ...