Honduras' Bold Rivalry: $18 Billion Dry Canal Threatens Panama's Dominance
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Panama turned its canal into a money-maker. History shows why Trump’s threats are sounding the alarm bells
Why Trump Sees a Chinese Threat at the Panama Canal, and Locals Don’t
The new administration sees Chinese-owned infrastructure as leverage over the waterway. Panama and some former U.S. military officials say concerns are overblown.
As United States President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term on Monday, he repeated his wishes to acquire the Panama Canal and rename the Gulf of Mexico in his inaugural speech. Trump has spoken about the canal and the Gulf of Mexico previously. On Monday, he signalled he was serious about moving ahead with both those ideas – and soon.
A long term ally and friend, it is now in the news with the new administration. But what about Panama and cannabis?
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What would it take for US to reclaim the Panama Canal?Trump has suggested using military force to retake the Panama Canal, but such an action would involve complications.
I really feel uncomfortable because it’s like when you’re big and you take a candy from a little kid,” one resident said.
Trump accuses China of undue influence and vows to regain control to protect U.S. interests. Meanwhile, Panama reaffirms its right to sovereignty
The administrator of the Panama Canal has responded to criticisms from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, denying that there is any interference from China in the canal’s operations and saying giving
The Panama Canal connects the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean, providing a crucial shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans for maritime traffic. The United States handed Panamanian control of the canal in 1999 after overseeing its construction and operation for most of the 20th century.
President Trump wants Panama to return its namesake canal to the U.S.
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