Jan 24, 2025 · Panama has owned and administered the Panama Canal for nearly three decades. President Trump wants to change that to counter growing Chinese influence in Latin America.

10 hours ago · There’s no evidence that China controls the canal, which is run by an independent authority appointed by Panama’s government.

Join the Wilson Center’s Latin America Program on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am ET, for an in-person conversation with the Former administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, Alberto Alemán Zubieta, and former US Ambassador to Panama John Feeley.

Jan 31, 2025 · Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks soon on his inaugural trip as the United States’ top diplomat. His first stop, Panama could prove to be the most contentious on the itinerary.

11 hours ago · Donald Trump has begun his second term as president by ramping up pressure on Panama – threatening to “take back” the Panama Canal and accusing the country of ceding control of the ...

1 day ago · Panama has denied making changes to allow US government vessels to transit the Panama Canal for free, following White House claims it had agreed to such a move.

Jan 28, 2025 · I also plan to lead a delegation to visit the Panama Canal Authority this Spring to see operations first-hand. I support more U.S. trade and investment in Latin America and want a new Free Trade Agreement of the Americas.

1 day ago · The Panama Canal Authority said in a statement late on Wednesday that it had not made any changes to charges or rights to cross the canal, after the U.S. State Department said that U.S. government ...

The Panama Canal Authority (Spanish: Autoridad del Canal de Panamá; ACP) is the agency of the government of Panama responsible for the operation and management of the Panama Canal.

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