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Panama and US lock in new security pact for Canal as China tensions simmer

Panama and the U.S. signed a new security pact on the canal, boosting defense ties as tensions with China over Latin American influence continue to rise.

Axios Sneak Peek on MSN · 3d

Hegseth says U.S., Panama will "take back" canal "from China's influence"

China's Embassy in Panama responded: "Who keeps clamouring to 'take back' the canal? Who is the real threat to it?"

DW on MSN · 2d

Panama on edge as US targets China's canal influence

Panama and the US appear to have agreed to let American warships use the Panama Canal, effectively for free. But beneath the agreement is an ongoing threat to Panamanian sovereignty over the use of the canal.

US to deploy troops along Panama Canal

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Could US Troops Be Deployed to Panama Canal? What We Know

A deal has reportedly been made which will see troops deployed to the Central American country for training exercises.

Tuko on MSN · 2d

Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal, but no permanent bases

Since returning to power in January, Donald Trump has vowed to 'take back' control of the strategic waterway that the United States funded, built and controlled until 1999.

Latin Times on MSN · 11h

Panamanian Politicians Accuse US of Launching a 'Camouflaged Invasion' as Trump Deploys Troops to 'Secure' Canal

Panama's opposition leaders are accusing the U.S. of a "camouflaged invasion" after Trump deployed troops to former military bases near the Panama Canal.

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PHOTO COLLECTION: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Panama

Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez, left, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, center, and Southcom ...

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The Panama Canal’s other conflict: Water security for the population and the global economy

Without enough freshwater flowing in, the canal’s locks can’t raise and lower ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Droughts mean fewer ships per day, and that can quickly ...

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US to 'take back' Panama Canal from Chinese influence, visiting Pentagon chief says

The United States will "take back" the Panama Canal from Chinese influence, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on ...

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Hong Kong company denies that it failed to pay Panama under a contract to operate its canal ports

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong conglomerate that is embroiled in U.S.-China tensions over its Panama Canal port assets denied ...

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