Tensions Rise Over Panama Canal Control as Trump Stands Firm
Trump's comments on reclaiming the Panama Canal trigger strong rebuttals from Panama and warnings from Russia, highlighting geopolitical tensions.
Panama’s president rejects Trump's call to retake Panama Canal
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Overview
In light of President Trump's recent statements threatening to reclaim control over the Panama Canal, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has firmly rejected these claims, asserting Panama's sovereignty over the canal since its handover by the U.S. in 1999. In response to Trump’s comments, which imply possible military or economic action, Russia has issued a warning against U.S. interference, emphasizing the need to uphold the canal's international neutrality. This situation has intensified nationalist sentiments in Panama, leading to calls for international support to safeguard the country’s control of the strategic waterway.
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