We certainly respect the sovereignty of the Panamanians,” the U.S. defense secretary said before departing the country back ...

Panama's president has denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that America is literally retaking the canal.

One of those conflicts involves a new dam the Panama Canal Authority plans to begin building in 2027. It would be designed to secure enough water to keep the canal, which contributes about 4.2% to the ...

And the U.S. is building on its military and security partnership with Panama to reflect that. “China did not build this canal,” Hegseth said. “China does not operate this canal and China ...

The canal has been thrust into the limelight ... After a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in February Panama ...

Panama promotes itself “as the bridge of the world, heart of the universe” but lately the narrow Central American Isthmus and ...

Last week, the Defense Department touted several important triumphs won by Hegseth in Panama, including an agreement on a joint declaration that will allow US warships and auxiliary ships to travel ...

China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal and China will not weaponize this canal,” the Pentagon ...

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"Together with Panama in the lead," Hegseth said, "we will keep the canal secure ... where Chinese companies have spent billions building major ports and other infrastructure in the past decade.