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Panama President Rejects US Negotiations Over Canal Control

President José Raúl Mulino asserts the Panama Canal belongs to Panama and will not be discussed during U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit.

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  1. Panama's president says there will be no negotiation about ownership of canal

    Mulino's firm stance against any negotiation over the Panama Canal underscores a steadfast commitment to national sovereignty, while his hopes for productive discussions with the U.S. reflect a desire to shift the focus toward collaborative efforts on pressing issues like migration and drug trafficking.

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  2. Panama will not discuss control of canal during Rubio visit, president says

    The unwavering stance of President Mulino highlights Panama's commitment to maintaining its sovereignty over the canal, rejecting any notion of negotiation or control threats from external forces.

    Panama will not discuss control of canal during Rubio visit, president says

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  3. ‘That is sealed’: Panama president says no discussions over canal with US

    In denying any negotiation over the Panama Canal, President Mulino underscores Panama's sovereignty and dismisses the notion of US control, especially in light of President Trump's unfounded claims regarding Chinese military presence.

    ‘That is sealed’: Panama president says no discussions over canal with US

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  4. Panama's President Says There Will be No Negotiation about Ownership of Canal

    The rejection of any negotiation over the Panama Canal highlights Panama's firm stance on its sovereignty, while also signaling a desire to redirect focus towards more pressing collaborative efforts with the United States.

    Panama's President Says There Will be No Negotiation about Ownership of Canal

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Jan 30th, 2025, 4:16 PM ET

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During a press conference, Panama's President José Raúl Mulino dismissed any negotiation regarding the Panama Canal's control with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He emphasized that the canal was signed over to Panama under a treaty in 1999 and clarified the misunderstanding regarding China's association with the canal's operations. Mulino stated that the primary agenda for discussions with Rubio will be focused on migration, drug trafficking, and enhancing bilateral cooperation, distancing the talks from the historically sensitive topic of canal ownership.

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