China, Panama

US envoy calls China's presence around Panama Canal a security concern
China's presence around the Panama Canal is a national security concern that Panama's government has to deal with, Mauricio Claver-Carone, the U.S. special envoy for Latin America, said on Friday, ahead of U.
Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
Rubio said he could not predict if Trump would succeed in buying Greenland from Denmark or restoring American authority over the Panama Canal while he is in office.
US senators examine China's influence over Panama Canal
US senators heard sharply different analyses about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal on Wednesday, with some experts suggesting solutions ranging from enhanced trade partnerships to military intervention to regain control of the strategic waterway.
Trump says China controls the Panama Canal — but here's how it really works
Experts dispute President Donald Trump’s claims that the Panama Canal is controlled by China and overcharging U.S. ships.
China’s presence around Canal a security concern, says US envoy ahead of Rubio's Panama visit
Rubio departs on Saturday on his first foreign trip, and will visit the canal and meet Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino, the first talks between the countries since President Donald Trump’s threat to take control of the canal.
Rubio Warns of Risk of China Shutting Down Panama Canal in Any Conflict
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday he had "zero doubt" that China has a contingency plan to shut down the Panama Canal in the event of a conflict with the U.S. and that Washington intends to address what it sees as a national security threat.
Panama’s president ahead of Rubio’s visit: ‘I cannot negotiate’ on the canal
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has a message for Secretary of State Marco Rubio ahead of his impending diplomatic visit: The Panama Canal is not up for discussion. “It’s impossible,” Munilo said in Spanish at a press conference in Panama City on Thursday.
Marco Rubio Warns of China’s Influence Over Panama Canal, Calls It a Security Threat
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed zero doubt that China has a contingency plan to shut down the Panama Canal in a potential conflict with the U.S. Speaking on The Megyn Kelly Show, Rubio emphasized
Panama president makes final call on canal negotiations amid Trump threats
Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino has ruled out negotiations with the US over ownership of the Panama Canal as he prepares to Marco Rubio.
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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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 ...
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Panama says there will be no negotiations with US over canal
Panama’s president Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with the United States over ownership of the Panama ...
US Senate launches Panama Canal Treaty investigation after Trump vows to “take it back”
While repeating Trump’s lies about Panama, Senate leaders from both parties provide fraudulent justifications for a military ...
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Reclaiming the Panama Canal Could End Up Backfiring For Trump, Experts Warn
Trump's canal claims would undermine U.S.-Panama relations, boost China's influence, and revive regional tensions, harming ...
Panama's president says there will be no negotiation about ownership of canal
Panama President José Raúl Mulino says there will be no negotiation with the United States over ownership of the Panama Canal ...
Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
Newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to "take back" the Panama Canal, the world's second busiest ...
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Canada, Who Will Stand On Guard For Thee?
The melodic Canadian national anthem proclaims that its sons and daughters “stand on guard for thee”. Well, now is the time ...