Who Controls the Panama Canal?
Panama has owned and administered the Panama Canal for nearly three decades. President Trump wants to change that to counter growing Chinese influence in Latin America.
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.
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
Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump’s assertions of Chinese meddling
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 special privileges to any nation would only cause problems.
Rubio to Visit Panama, Source Says, Amid Trump Push to Take Back Canal
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Panama during his first overseas trip in the post, a source told Reuters on Thursday, as President Donald Trump makes a push for the United States to take back the Panama Canal that has angered the Central American country.
China Reacts to Trump Claim About Panama Canal Control
China has fired back at President Donald Trump, dismissing his claim that Beijing has seized control of the Panama Canal as baseless and provocative. Newsweek reached out by email to a Trump representative and to Hutchison Ports,
What Panamanians have to say about Trump's threats to retake the canal
They say they fought too hard to wrest it from the U.S. to now hand back the waterway, which is part of the nation’s identity.
JPMorgan Cuts Panama View on Trump's Threat to 'Take Back' Canal
The canal, which was once owned by the United States but was handed over to Panama decades ago, gives vessels a much shorter route between the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. While the two countries could end up resolving the issue,
Panamanian president responds to Trump’s concerns over China’s influence over canal: ‘Be serious’
Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin shares a closer look at the growing geopolitical conversation around the Panama Canal on ‘Special Report.’
Panama president responds forcefully to Trump’s comments on Panama Canal
The President of Panama has roundly rejected any idea that his country will give up control of the Panama Canal.
Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?
During his inaugural address, President Donald Trump doubled down on his assertion that China runs the Panama Canal. "China is operating the Panama Canal and we didn't give it to China. We gave it to Panama and we're taking it back,
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'I can't believe this is happening!': Panama City revels in its rare snowfall
Here are some voices and images from a bright, yet chilly neighborhood stroll through snow-covered Panama City on Wednesday.
Drone footage of Downtown Panama City after effects of winter snow storm
Tuesday’s winter snowstorm was a historical mark for Florida as it transformed into a winter wonderland. News 13 captured ...
Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump’s comments on canal
U.S. President Donald Trump’s insistence that he wants to have the Panama Canal back under U.S. control is feeding ...
Panama Mulls Calling UN Security Council Meeting over Donald Trump Threats
Panama has reportedly submitted a formal letter to the U.N. rejecting Trump's statement about reclaiming the canal. The ...
Trump’s Panama Canal threats leave country’s officials scrambling for answers
The new Panamanian ambassador was given strict instructions as he prepared to meet then-President Donald Trump one day in ...
Cold-weather shelter to open in Panama City on Sunday ahead of freeze. Here's what to know
The shelter at A.D. Harris Learning Village will stay open as many nights as needed as a freeze settles over Bay County. Here ...
Snow covers the Food Mart in Panama City Beach
Temperatures were below 30 degrees when Fetterman arrived at Capitol Hill for the swearing-in ceremony of Trump and Vance ...
Panama Alerts United Nations to Trump’s Inaugural Remarks
President Trump said of the Panama Canal, “We’re taking it back.” The letter from Panama cited articles of the U.N. charter ...