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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth landed in Panama late on Monday for his first official visit to the country as questions persist about President Donald Trump's repeated vows to take back the Panam...
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Panama said on Wednesday the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite tough rhetoric from Washington, as the two nations announced agreements to deepen U.S. military tr...
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“Together with Panama in the lead, we will keep the canal secure and available for all nations through the deterrent power of the strongest, most effective and most lethal fighting force in the world,...
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Pentagon's Hegseth Arrives in Panama as Trump Vows to Take Back Canal
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth landed in Panama late on Monday for his first official visit to the country as questions persist about President Donald Trump's repeated vows to take back the Panama Canal.
Hegseth says Panama agreed to allow US warships to travel 'first and free' through canal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced U.S. warships will travel through the Panama Canal "first and free" after meeting with Panamanian officials.
US and Panama come to agreement giving fast pass through canal
The United States and Panama signed an agreement strengthening the military relationship between both countries in the face of China‘s perceived influence in the country. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth,
US recognizes Panama's sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks
Panama said on Wednesday the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite tough rhetoric from Washington, as the two nations announced agreements to deepen U.S. military training in the Central American nation.
Hegseth vows US will ‘take back’ Panama canal from Chinese influence
Panama's president has denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that America is literally retaking the canal.
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.
Hegseth tries carrot, not stick, on Panama
The Defense secretary promoted working with 'like-minded allies and partners' after Trump repeatedly threatened to take over the famous canal.
Hegseth Says China Threatens the Panama Canal, Drawing Fiery Response From Beijing
The U.S. Defense Secretary’s remarks at a ribbon cutting for a new American-financed dock triggered a fiery response f.
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?"
Panama Canal to open bidding for LPG pipeline, authority says
The Panama Canal has authorized the opening of a bidding process for a new pipeline that will transport liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across the interoceanic waterway, its authority said on Friday.
Panama says US recognizes its control over canal
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Panama Canal's New LPG Pipeline: A Game Changer in Maritime Transport
The Panama Canal is opening a bidding process for a new liquefied petroleum gas pipeline to enhance its trans-shipment capabilities. This project will support LPG logistics by reducing waterway congestion,
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Hegseth is to travel to Panama for meetings following Trump’s demands for the canal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Panama next week to meet with leaders of the Central American country following recent Trump administration allegations of Chinese ...
Panama says US has recognized Panamanian control over canal
Panama says the U.S. government has recognized the country’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal, but it’s unclear if Washington fully agrees with that assertion. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,
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Panama Canal ports sale has been put on hold by Chinese regulators
(CNN) — Chinese antitrust regulators are investigating a US consortium’s deal for two ports in the Panama Canal zone, delaying the deal’s closing that was originally set for next week.
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Contract for Hong Kong company to operate Panama Canal ports had irregularities, audit finds
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama’s comptroller authority said Monday an audit found irregularities in the renewal of a 25-year port concession in the interoceanic canal and it would request an ...
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