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Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?

Donald Trump has begun his second term as president by ramping up pressure on Panama – threatening to “take back” the Panama Canal and accusing the country of ceding control of the strategically critical waterway to a US rival: China.

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Panama rebuffs US claim of free canal transit and cuts China ties

By Frankie Mills Panama has strongly rejected US claims about securing free passage for government vessels through the Panama Canal, whilst announcing its withdrawal from China's Belt and Road Initiative amidst growing US pressure over alleged Chinese influence in the region.

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Panama: Panama "will not" break ties with China despite US pressure on the canal

February 06, 2025 Panama's President, José Raúl Mulino, stressed Thursday that he “will not” break diplomatic relations with China despite threats by US President Donald Trump to “take back” the Canal because of alleged Chinese influence on the interoceanic waterway.

Rubio tells Panama to end China's influence of canal or face US action

President José Mulino said Panama's sovereignty over the world's second busiest waterway is not up for discussion.

“Troubling”: Panama Agrees to Anti-Migrant Collaboration After Trump Threatens to Retake Canal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Latin America on his first foreign trip in his new post. One of his stops is ...

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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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Rubio in Panama for canal, migration talks at start of Latin America trip

The top diplomat in President Donald Trump's administration, Marco Rubio, began his first foreign visit on Sunday, meeting ...

Why The Panama Canal Is At The Center Of A U.S.-China Power Struggle

The Trump administration is taking proactive measures to regain control over the Panama Canal and reduce Chinese influence at ...

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Rubio to take up Trump's Panama gambit, migration crusade in Latin America visit

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first stop this weekend will be Panama City as Trump' administration shifts back ...

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Sec. Rubio's first overseas trip focuses on Latin America, Panama Canal

Marco Rubio is making his first overseas trip as U.S. Secretary of State. One country in particular will be getting a lot of ...

Rubio Heads to Panama, With Canal in His Sights

On his first trip as secretary of state, Marco Rubio will also visit four other Latin American countries and press ...

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AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

Secretary of State Marco Rubio made his first foreign trip in office to Central America with the Panama Canal and immigration as top priority. Mexico deployed the first of 10,000 National Guard troops ...

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Trump and Latin America: Trade

In 2017, newly inaugurated Trump withdrew the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a free trade deal signed by ...

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Rubio in Panama for canal, migration talks as he begins Latin America trip

The Trump administration's top diplomat Marco Rubio began his first foreign visit in Panama on Sunday, where he was set to ...

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China slams US' "Cold War mentality" in Latin America amid Panama threats

Chinese authorities have condemned the US for its "Cold War mentality" in Latin America, after Secretary of State Rubio made ...

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