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

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Panama will not discuss control of canal during Rubio visit, president says

José Raúl Mulino rules out talks on waterway with secretary of state: ‘That is sealed. The canal belongs to Panama’. Trump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama canal – here are the facts ...
The Guardian - 7h
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.
NBC News - Jan. 23
Trump says China controls the Panama Canal — but here's how it really works

Experts dispute President Donald Trump’s claims that the Panama Canal is controlled by China and overcharging U.S. ships.
NBC News - Jan. 23
Trump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama canal – here are the facts

The US president has singled out China during his complaints about the Panama canal – so what influence does Beijing have?. Donald Trump has repeatedly complained about the Panama canal and the ...
The Guardian - Jan. 23
Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?

The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now.
BBC News - Jan. 22
President of Panama: 'The canal is and will remain Panama's'

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino says his nation intends to maintain control of the Panama Canal, after President Trump reiterated his intent to take control of the strategic waterway in his ...
The Hill - Jan. 20
‘Repurchasing’ the Panama Canal is impossible

Such proposals are legally impossible and operationally unnecessary. Examining the reality of this vital artery of global trade makes this very clear.
The Hill - Jan. 18
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
Panama Canal CEO Says Meeting Trump's Demands 'Will Lead to Chaos'

The canal executive said China doesn’t control route and U.S. ships can’t get better rates than others.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8

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