What Panamanians have to say about Trump's threats to retake the canal

Panama’s control of the canal that bears its name should not be returned to the United States despite President Donald Trump’s calls of “we’re taking it back,” Panamanians say.

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Panama protests 'threat' of force as Trump pushed to reclaim canal

The Panamanian government formally raised concerns with the United Nations over President Trump’s threats to retake the Panama Canal, noting any threat of force would violate rules. In a letter to ...
The Hill - 1d
Why Trump Sees a Chinese Threat at the Panama Canal, and Locals Don't

The new administration sees Chinese-owned infrastructure as leverage over the waterway. Panama and some former U.S. military officials say concerns are overblown.
The Wall Street Journal - 3d
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More than 1,000 of the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters have pleaded guilty while hundreds more have been convicted at trial. President-elect Donald Trump has not clarified if he'll pardon all of his ...
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Panama Canal will remain Panamanian and open to all nations, says official

Administrator rejects Donald Trump’s claims that China controls canal or suggestion US could take it back. Who owns the Panama Canal and what does Trump want with it? The Panama Canal will ...
The Guardian - Jan. 10
Trump's Panama Canal Threat Stirs a Nationalist Outcry: 'Yankees Go Home!'

The strategic waterway is a symbol of pride for a tiny country that shed blood to take control of it.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10
Panama marks Martyrs' Day as Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal

A Panamanian national holiday remembering the killing of 21 protesters by police and U.S. troops in 1964 is taking on new resonance this year as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens to take ...
ABC News - Jan. 9
Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal

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BBC News - Jan. 8
Panama Unsettled by Trump Threat to Seize Canal

Few took the president-elect’s combative comments at face value, but they still sent a shudder through a country that the United States has invaded before.
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Trump won't rule out force to retake Panama Canal, threatens 'all hell' over hostages

Donald Trump delivered remarks and took reporter questions on Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago in what was his second news conference since becoming president-elect.
ABC News - Jan. 7

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