Panama Rejects US Claim of Cancelled Transit Fees for Canal
Panamanian President Mulino denounces US claims of waived fees, calling it an 'intolerable falsehood' amidst ongoing tensions over the Panama Canal.
It is unacceptable for the U.S. State Department to issue a statement based on a falsehood, as this undermines the integrity of important international relations.
Panama’s president denies making a deal that US warships can transit the canal for free
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The tensions surrounding the Panama Canal reveal a troubling overreach by the Trump administration, as it attempts to undermine Panamanian sovereignty while simultaneously fostering dangerous rhetoric that could spark conflict.
Panama accuses US of peddling ‘intolerable falsehood’ about canal
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Panama Rejects WH Claim on Dropped Fees for Government Vessels
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The rejection of the U.S. State Department's claim highlights the ongoing tensions in Panama's relationship with the U.S., revealing a fundamental misunderstanding about the sovereignty and governance of the Panama Canal.
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The recent decision to allow U.S. government vessels to transit the Panama Canal without fees marks a significant step in President Trump's ongoing efforts to reassert U.S. influence over this vital strategic asset.
U.S. reaches deal to avoid boat fees at Panama Canal, State Department says
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The decision to allow U.S. government vessels to transit the Panama Canal without charge fees is a significant move that reflects ongoing tensions between the United States and Panama while underscoring the Trump administration's aggressive stance on perceived foreign encroachments.
State Department: U.S. Vessels Can Transit Panama Canal With No Fees
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The recent deal with Panama that eliminates transit fees for U.S. government vessels not only alleviates a financial burden but also reflects a strategic maneuver to counterbalance China's increasing influence in the region.
Panama eliminates charge fees for U.S. government vessels to use the canal
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Summary
The Panama government has officially rejected a claim by the U.S. State Department that it has dropped transit fees for U.S. government vessels using the Panama Canal. President José Raúl Mulino condemned the statement as a "quite simply intolerable falsehood" and emphasized that the Panama Canal Authority has not modified any fees. The U.S. maintains that it has a treaty obligation to protect the canal, especially in light of growing Chinese influence in the region. Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed the need for Panama to follow its legal processes while insisting that fees should not apply to U.S. vessels.
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