Panama rejects any US military presence on its territory.
SECDEF Hegseth in Panama City says U.S. and Panama to sign a joint MoU that "allows U.S. warships to sail first and free" through the Panama Canal. Additionally, the U.S. will provide Cybersecurity assistance, and send the USNS Comfort to Panama to assist with medical needs
Denmark’s Maersk buys Panama Canal railway
Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 - 111 km SE of Burica, Panama
4 month agoVideo reportedly of an explosion at the thermoelectric plant located in La Chorrera, causing nationwide blackout
4 month agoLutnick: "Donald Trump is saying the Panama Canal is fundamental to our security, and he's gonna take care of America. Now Greenland is much easier. We are a great democracy. Greenland is going to join America if the people of Greenland want to vote to join America."
CNN: Pentagon tasked with providing "military options" to ensure US access to the Panama Canal
The White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials told NBC. Potential plans range from partnering more closely with the Panamanian military to a less likely option of U.S. troops seizing the canal by force
4 month agoTrump says he's "reclaiming" the Panama Canal, which he adds was built for Americans and "not for others"
4 month agoThe US Embassy in Panama issued a statement regarding the new Southern Command Commander's visit to Panama, on February 20, 2025, stating that the embassy would discuss with Panamanian officials "avoiding the Canal Zone coming under the influence and control of the Chinese Communist Party."
4 month agoTrump: We have to take back the Panama Canal
Panama rejects US claims that it allow its ships to pass through Panama canal without fee
Trump: I'm not happy about Panama but they agreed to some things
5 month agoPanama President Mulino expressed willingness to review certain Chinese businesses in Panama, particularly a 25-year concession to Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings, which operates ports at both entrances of the Panama Canal. Mulino also announced that Panama will not renew its broad agreement with China on the Belt and Road initiative, under which China expanded investment in Panama during previous administrations, and may even terminate it early
Rubio presented an ultimatum to the President of Panama regarding the Panama canal: "Absent immediate changes regarding Chinese influence, the US will take measures necessary to protect its rights under the Treaty"
5 month agoSecretary of the State Rubio: Arrived in Panama this evening on my first trip as Secretary of State. We're working days, nights, weekends - whatever it takes to strengthen our national security, protect our borders, and enhance economic prosperity for Americans
5 month agoTrump on the Panama Canal: "We're gonna take it back. They've totally violated the agreement
Panama's president says there will be no talks with the U.S. over ownership of the Panama Canal, - AP
