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Marco Rubio forced into embarrassing walk back on Panama Canal claim

Marco Rubio claimed Panama had agreed to stop charging US vessels transiting through the canal

The Independent UK

China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew agreement

China lashed out at what it called U.S. ‘coercion’ after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with Beijing

The Independent UK

Panama accuses US of peddling ‘intolerable falsehood’ about canal

President José Raúl Mulino denies making a deal that US ships can transit the canal free of charge

The Guardian - US

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Panama Says US Claims It Can Use Canal For Free Are False

The State Department said U.S. government vessels would no longer be charged for using the canal, which Trump has threatened to take back.

International Business Times

Panama Eliminates Charge Fees For U.S. Government Vessels

Recent U.S.-Panama relations development: waiving fees for U.S. vessels in Panama Canal, concerns over Chinese influence, proposal to repurchase the canal,...

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Panama Considers Withdrawing from Port Deal with Hong Kong Firm After Trump's Canal Offensive

The decision could reshape economic ties in the region as U.S.-China tensions escalate.

Latin Times

Panama court is asked to cancel Hong Kong firm’s contract to run canal ports

Complaint by local lawyers to supreme court follows US demands to reduce China’s alleged influence on waterway

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Rubio welcomes Panama’s move to exit Chinese infrastructure plan as ‘great step forward’

News comes after US secretary of state visited Panama to pressure the country over its ties with Beijing

The Guardian - AU

US And Panama Discuss Canal Control Amid China Dispute

Tensions rise as US and Panama navigate diplomatic challenges over the Panama Canal and China's Belt and Road Initiative.

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US Warns Panama Over Chinese Influence In Canal Area

Secretary of State Rubio warns Panama about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, emphasizing U.S. concerns and potential measures.

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Panama Says It Won't Renew 'Belt And Road' Memorandum With China After Marco Rubio Visit

The Panamanian government had signed the agreement in 2017. Rubio had told President Mulino to reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face consequences

Latin Times

Panama To End Development Deal With China, Focus On US

Panama ends key China deal, reaffirms sovereignty over Panama Canal amid U.S. concerns. Realignment towards stronger ties with the U.S.

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Marco Rubio Tells Panama It Must Reduce Chinese Influence Around Canal Or Face Consequences

Senator Marco Rubio urged Panama to reduce China's growing influence over the Panama Canal, warning of potential consequences if the country does not take action.

International Business Times

Marco Rubio Tells Panama It Must Reduce Chinese Influence Around Canal or Face Consequences

Senator Marco Rubio urged Panama to reduce China's growing influence over the Panama Canal, warning of potential consequences if the country does not take action.

Latin Times

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The Guardian - US

Rubio tells Panama to reduce Chinese influence in canal area or face US action

Secretary of state’s visit to Central American state greeted with protests at Trump’s demand to take back the waterway

The Guardian - US

Rubio to visit Central America with migration and Panama canal on agenda

US secretary of state to visit region amid concern over Trump threat to ‘take back’ canal and tensions over China

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Panama Asserts Ownership Of Panama Canal, Rejects Negotiation With US

Panama President reaffirms ownership of Panama Canal, emphasizing shared interests with the U.S. amid past concerns. Diplomatic engagement crucial for regi...

Latin Times

Panamanian President Says He Won't Discuss Control Of The Canal on Marco Rubio's Visit

Jose Raul Mulino said the matter is "sealed" as the "canal belongs to Panama"

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Latin Times

Trump Accuses Panama of Hiding Evidence That China Controls Panama Canal, Claims Most of its Signs Are in Mandarin

The accusation takes place during the same week that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit the country in his first international trip since assuming the role

The Guardian - UK

Tension and defiance in Panama after Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal

Diplomatic frenzy and rattled nerves in republic as officials and former president reject US president’s comments

Latin Times

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.

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Panama President Refutes Trump's Claims On Panama Canal

Panama's President refutes Trump's claims about the Panama Canal, highlighting its historical significance and the country's commitment to its efficient ma...

The Independent UK

Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump's comments on canal

President Donald Trump’s insistence that he wants to have the Panama Canal back under U.S. control is feeding nationalist sentiment and worry in Panama, home to the critical trade route and a country familiar with U.S. military intervention

Reason

Trump Promises To Be a 'Peacemaker,' Threatens Panama

Trump is wrong to threaten an ally and prepare to tear up a treaty over a nonexistent threat.

Latin Times

Panamanian President Rejects Trump's Vow To Take Back Panama Canal: 'It Is And Will Continue To Be Panama´s'

"China is using the Panama Canal and we did not give it to China. We gave it to Panama. And we will get it back," Trump said during his inauguration

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