Does a ‘foreign power’ threaten the Panama Canal? Here’s what you need to know
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.
Trump: A Man, a Plan, a Canal, Panama
When the Panama Canal was unveiled by the United States in 1914, the roughly 50-mile-long waterway symbolized American power and technological advancement. But the glow of progress soon faded. Building the canal killed roughly 5,
Trump’s Talk of the Panama Canal Taps Into Old Myths About U.S. Power
The answer is simple: there is no greater or more idealistic symbol of U.S. power in the world than the Panama Canal. As Trump seeks a way to enhance the country's power in the world, leaning on imagery regarding the Panama Canal provides just the right message.
What Trump got right and wrong about the Panama Canal at his inauguration | Fact checks
Trump was wrong about American deaths building the Panama Canal, but right about its cost addressing the topic during his inaugural address
Can the US take back the Panama Canal? Why does Trump want it?
In his inaugural speech, President Donald Trump repeated his plan to regain control of the Panama Canal. Can he?
‘All options on the table' with Panama Canal, says Trump's top maritime official
Panama is inching closer to China, Trump’s new Federal Maritime Commission head Louis Sola tells CNBC, and ‘all options on the table’ to defend U.S. business.
Trump Claims China Has 'Essentially Taken Over' The Panama Canal
President Donald Trump speaking to House Republicans said that "China essentially has taken over" the Panama Canal.
Who operates the Panama Canal and who sold it? The waterway's history, explained
President Donald Trump announced a series of sweeping changes after being sworn in as the 47th U.S. President on Monday, including plans to "take back" the Panama Canal.
Opinion: Yes, the Panama Canal was built at a dear price — paid in Black lives
Trump is right to lament the lives lost for the creation of the canal. They were mostly Black Caribbean migrant workers, ...
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‘The heart of the universe’: How the Panama Canal changed the world
Before its opening in 1914 ... Despite global concern that Panama would be unable to adequately manage the canal after the 1999 handover, the waterway flourished under domestic control.
15 Impressive Facts About the Panama Canal
Often called one of the seven modern wonders of the world, the Panama Canal splits the continents of North and South America ...
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Who Controls the Panama Canal?
Panama has owned and administered the Panama Canal for nearly three decades. President Trump wants to change that to counter ...
Panama's president says there will be no negotiation about ownership of canal
Panama President José Raúl Mulino says there will be no negotiation with the United States over ownership of the Panama Canal ...