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Panama, Trump

Trump’s Panama Canal threats unpacked: The facts tell a different story

UNT Dallas political science professor outlines the implications of Trump’s threat to the Panama Canal. Trump’s suggestion that China controls the

NBC New York · 12h

Trump says China controls the Panama Canal — but here's how it really works

The neutrality of the nearly 50-mile canal, through which nearly 15,000 ships transit each year, is enshrined in Panama’s Constitution and is enforced by the autonomous Panama Canal Authority.

QuickTake on MSN · 2d

Trump Wants to ‘Take Back’ the Panama Canal. Here’s Why That’s Not So Simple

President Donald Trump has called for the US to retake control of the Panama Canal unless the cost of passage for naval and merchant ships is slashed. Trump’s refusal to rule out the use of force is a throwback to the 19th century era of gunboat diplomacy.

1hOpinion

Seizing the Panama Canal Would Be Both Dumb and Difficult

A military operation against a tiny neighbor would destroy US credibility in Latin America and provide a boost for China and ...

Latin Times on MSN19h

Republican Senators Push Panama to Cut Ties with China As Trump Vows To Take Back The Canal

The nonbinding resolution comes amid concerns from Trump and his allies about China's expanding influence in Latin America.

What do China and the Panama Canal have to do with Marco Rubio's trip to Latin America?

China's expanding footprint in Latin America is expected to be high on the agenda when US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...

WTHR4d

No, the U.S. does not have any authority over the Panama Canal

“The waterway is now managed by the Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous government entity ... Benjamin Gedan, director of the Latin America Program at the Woodrow Wilson International ...

13h

Rubio Chooses Central America For First Trip Amid Panama Canal Pressure

Marco Rubio will make his first trip as US secretary of state to Central American nations including Panama, a spokeswoman said Thursday, after President Donald Trump threatened to seize the Panama ...

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