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Marco Rubio set to visit Panama on first official trip as Secretary of State as Trump pushes taking over the Canal

Rubio’s trip through Central America will come as his boss has refused to rule out military takeover of Panama Canal

The Independent UK

Rubio Chooses Central America For First Trip Amid Panama Canal Pressure

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

International Business Times

Secretary Of State Marco Rubio To Visit Central America

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's inaugural trip to Central America focuses on migration, economic issues, and the Panama Canal, reflecting US foreign polic...

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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.

Latin Times

Trump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama canal – here are the facts

The US president has singled out China during his complaints about the Panama canal – so what influence does Beijing have?

The Guardian - AU

Does China Control The Panama Canal, As Trump Claims?

US President Donald Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may really be aimed at limiting Beijing's growing diplomatic and economic presence in Latin America, experts say.

International Business Times

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...

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Panama and China push back against Trump’s canal threats

Panama’s president insists canal ‘was not a gift’ from the US; China declares it does not interfere.

Al Jazeera

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

The Independent UK

Panama Complains To UN Over Trump Canal Threat, Starts Audit

Panama has complained to the United Nations over US President Donald Trump's "worrying" threat to seize the Panama Canal, even as it launched an audit of the Hong Kong-linked operator of two ports on the interoceanic waterway.

International Business Times

Trump's Threat To Reclaim Panama Canal Raises Global Concerns

President Trump's proposal to reclaim the Panama Canal faces challenges due to its strategic importance and potential consequences.

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Can Trump really take over the Panama Canal, rename the Gulf of Mexico?

Trump repeated his desire to do so in his inaugural address on Monday. But it would not be easy.

Al Jazeera

Panama Asserts Control Over Panama Canal Amid U.S. Concerns

President Trump's remarks on the Panama Canal stir nationalist sentiment and concerns in Panama, highlighting the country's sovereignty and historical context.

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Panama’s vast Cobre mine is closed. So why is their security still restricting access to local villages?

First Quantum Minerals’ copper operation was shut down more than a year ago, but Indigenous people report restrictions on movement and unexplained illness and death

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Al Jazeera

Fact check: Was Trump truthful in his inauguration day speeches?

Trump targeted the Panama Canal and undocumented migrants, repeating old claims and making new ones. We fact check them.

The Guardian - AU

‘Now it’s our turn to shine!’ How world leaders greeted Trump’s inauguration

Most leaders were diplomatic about their differences, while others more ideologically aligned with the new US president voiced their joy

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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The Guardian - US

Trump claims to be ‘peacemaker’ as he vows to ‘take back’ Panama canal

Desire to be ‘unifier’ rubs up against 47th US president’s ambitions for territorial expansion

International Business Times

Trump Vows US 'Taking Back' Panama Canal Despite 'Peacemaker' Pledge

President Donald Trump on Monday cast himself as a peacemaker in his second inaugural address, but immediately vowed that the United States would be "taking back" the Panama Canal.

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Panama President Rejects Trump's Claim On Panama Canal Ownership

Panama's President refutes Trump's claims about the Panama Canal, emphasizing sovereignty and neutrality.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump inauguration speech: The most outrageous claims from drilling to gender

Donald Trump began his presidency in typical fashion

Roll Call

Trump renews threat to take back Panama Canal - Roll Call

President Donald Trump used his inaugural address to repeat his threat to take back the Panama Canal over possible China influence.

Salon

Trump threatens war with Panama

President Donald Trump used his inauguration speech to threaten the United States' Central American ally

Latin Times

Trump Vows to Take Back Panama Canal During Inaugural Address

"China is controlling the Panama Canal," said Trump. " And we didn't give it to China, we gave it to Panama, so we're taking it back"

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