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China and the US clash at the UN over the Panama Canal, a focus of Trump's attention

The United States and China have clashed at the United Nations over the Panama Canal

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

Hong Kong firm appeals for legal protection of investors as its Panama Ports contract faces lawsuits

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong conglomerate entangled in U.S.-China tensions appealed on Friday for legal protection for businesses in the Central American country after its contract over its Panama Canal port assets faces lawsuits

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

‘We’re taking it back!’: Donald Trump’s Panama Canal dreams hit a snag as China moves in

It turns out China can step on Trump's toes easily.

We Got This Covered · Jul 29, 2025

Trump Resurrects Ghost Of US Military Bases In Panama

US President Donald Trump's bid to take back control of the Panama Canal has put his counterpart Jose Raul Mulino in a difficult position and revived fears in the Central American country that US military bases will return.

International Business Times · Apr 15, 2025

Panamanian Politicians Accuse US of Launching a 'Camouflaged Invasion' as Trump Deploys Troops to 'Secure' Canal

Panama's opposition leaders are accusing the U.S. of a "camouflaged invasion" after Trump deployed troops to former military bases near the Panama Canal.

Latin Times · Apr 12, 2025

‘Camouflaged invasion’: Panama opposition slams security pact with the US

Panama’s opposition speaks out against deal that allows the deployment of US troops in the Central American nation.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2025

Panama Deal Allows US To Deploy Troops To Canal

US troops will be able to deploy to a string of bases along the Panama Canal under a joint deal seen by AFP Thursday, a major concession to President Donald Trump as he seeks to reestablish influence over the vital waterway.

International Business Times · Apr 11, 2025

Panama Claims U.S. Recognized Canal Sovereignty, Pentagon Statement Doesn't Say So

"We certainly understand that the Panama Canal is in Panama, and protecting Panamanian sovereignty from malign influence is important", said Secretary of Defense Hegseth when asked about sovereignty

Latin Times · Apr 10, 2025

Pete Hegseth Suggests U.S. Could 'Revive' Military Bases in Panama, Draws Quick Rejection

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested the possibility of reestablishing a U.S. military presence in the country to help secure the Panama Canal, a proposal that was swiftly rejected by Panamanian officials.

Latin Times · Apr 10, 2025

Hong Kong company denies that it failed to pay Panama under a contract to operate its canal ports

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong conglomerate, which is embroiled in U.S.-China tensions over its Panama Canal port assets has denied allegations that it had failed to pay about $1.2 billion to the Central American country

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025