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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 Tuesday during a visit to the Central American nation.

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US, Panama ‘taking back’ canal from ‘China's influence,’ says Hegseth

Defense Secretary Hegseth said the U.S. and Panama are strengthening security ties and "together" will "take back" the canal from the influence of China, which operates two major ports.

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Hegseth Deletes Key Admission From Statement on Panama Canal

Two versions of a joint statement by the Defense Secretary and Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino had a major difference.

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Pete Hegseth blasts former Obama administration as he vows to ‘take back’ Panama Canal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken aim at the former Obama administration for allowing China to “Sweep in” all over ...

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How dreamy ‘cloud forests’ make this central American country an ideal alternative to Costa Rica

For many, the Panama Canal is Panama; day-tripping cruisers, who account for nearly a quarter of all visitors, drop by this famous landmark but don’t stick around for anything else. I’m here ...

'Compromises, concessions only embolden bullying': China pushes back against US defense chief’s remarks on Panama Canal

Both the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the Chinese Embassy in Panama pushed back against recent remarks by US Defense ...

The New York Sun4d

Defense Secretary Hegseth Heads to Panama as President Trump Works Angles To Stunt Chinese Influence

The secretary will hold bilateral meetings with senior civilian, military, and security leaders in an attempt to strengthen ...

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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.

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