Panama Canal News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Panama Canal Authority denies adjusting fees for US vessels, says it's ready for 'dialogue'
Panama City, February 6: Following the United States' announcement that Panama had agreed to waive fees for the US government vessels transiting the Panama Canal, the Panama Canal Authority issued a statement clarifying that no adjustments had been made to the existing tolls or rights for canal transit.
Panama waives fees for US government vessels
Washington DC, February 6: The US State Department on Wednesday announced that Panama has agreed to eliminate fees for US government vessels transiting the Panama Canal.
Reduce Chinese influence or face 'necessary measures': US State Secy Rubio to Panama
Panama City, February 3: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned Panama about China's influence and control over the Panama Canal, calling the situation "unacceptable" and said that the US will take "necessary measures" if changes are not made.
US State Secy Marco Rubio heads to Central America, amid Trump's row over Panama Canal
Panama City, February 1: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Panama Saturday (local time) for his first trip since holding the job as US top diplomat.
Canal is and will continue to operate under Panamanian control, Panamian President says
Panama City, January 21: Panama President Jose Raul Mulino in a statement on Tuesday clarified that the Panama Canal would continue to operate under Panamian control, as opposed to US President Donald Trump's stance expressed in his speech.
US taking back Panama Canal, didn't give it to China : President Donald Trump
Washington, DC, January 21: Claiming that China is "operating" the Panama Canal, President Donald Trump in his inaugural address on Monday said that "we're taking it back" as the US has been treated 'unfairly.'
Will take back Panama Canal & leave Paris climate accord: Trump
Washington, Jan 20: President Donald Trump on Monday said he will issue executive orders that will declare a national emergency along the border and all illegal entry will be immediately halted, adding that he will start the process of sending back people who came to the U.S. illegally.
US ships getting preferential rates 'will lead to chaos': Panama Canal administrator
Panama City, Jan 9: US President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion that US ships get preferential rates "will violate the neutrality treaty, international law, and it will lead to chaos," Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez Morales has said.
Panamanian control over Panama Canal non-negotiable, say former LatAm FMs
Panama City, Jan 8: Former foreign ministers from various Latin American countries have expressed their support for Panamanian sovereignty over the Panama Canal, in response to recent comments made by US President-elect Donald Trump suggesting the possibility of retaking control of the waterway.
Trump refuses to rule out military force to take control of Panama Canal, Greenland and economic force to acquire Canada
Florida, January 8: US President-elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out the use of military force to take control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, and "economic force" to acquire Canada, CNN reported.