Panama Canal Tensions: President Mulino Accuses U.S. of Spreading Lies
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino accused the U.S. of spreading misinformation about toll-free crossing for its vessels through the Panama Canal. The allegations have strained U.S.-Panama relations, amid claims by President Trump that China has undue influence over the canal.
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. He also says that he hopes U.S.
Panama President Decries U.S. 'Lies' About Canal Fees
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday accused the United States government of lying a day earlier when the U.S. State Department claimed that U.S. government vessels would be able to cross the country's namesake canal without paying fees.
Panama's president denies making a deal that US ships can transit the canal for free
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has rejected the U.S. State Department’s claim that his country had reached a deal allowing U.S. warships to transit the Panama Canal for free
In walking back U.S. claim, Rubio says they have 'expectations' not to be charged at Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said it was "absurd" that Panama charges U.S. government ships to use its canal.
Panama Canal Authority Denies Changes to Charge Fees After US Claim
The Panama Canal Authority said in a statement late on Wednesday that it had not made any changes to charges or rights to cross the canal, after the U.S. State Department said that U.S. government vessels could transit the crossing without being subject to such fees.
Panama says US 'spreading lies' over free canal passage
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has accused the US of spreading "lies and falsehoods" after the US State Department claimed American government vessels were no longer required to pay a fee to transit through the Panama Canal.
Panama Accuses U.S. of Lying About Deal for Free Navy Canal Passage
The Panamanian leader says he was “incredibly surprised” by the statement, as President Trump threatens a U.S. takeover of the strategic waterway.
Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?
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Panama's Canal Controversy: A Diplomatic Rift
Panama's President, Jose Raul Mulino, accused the U.S. of lying about canal crossing fees for their vessels. Mulino condemned ...
Rubio’s good start blunting Chinese influence in Panama
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's achievement in Panama is a good first step in blunting China's expansionism and shoring up ...
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Senate Gets to Work on Panama Canal: ‘We Cannot Turn a Blind Eye’
Trump has called for the U.S. to take back control of the Panama Canal, warning of heavy Chinese activity in the region.
Why the US is claiming China’s presence violates the Panama neutrality treaty
Some U.S. lawmakers and officials are touting a nearly half-century-old treaty between the United States and Panama to ...
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 ...
Rubio visits Panama Canal on first trip as America’s top diplomat
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio toured the Panama Canal during his first foreign trip as America's top diplomat.
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Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal: Unpacking Trump's geopolitical ambitions
In his 2nd term as president, Donald Trump has entertained proposals to acquire Greenland from Denmark, make Canada the 51st ...
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Panama Canal Authority Denies US Claims of Free Passage for Government Vessels Amid Controversy
Panama Canal Authority refutes US claims of waived fees for government vessels, clarifying no changes to tolls or policies have been made.- Watch Video on English Oneindia ...