US EditionUS recognizes Panama's sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks
- On April 8, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino reaffirmed the historic security relationship between Panama and the United States, as stated in a joint statement from the Pentagon and the Panamanian government.
- The statement includes recognition of Panama's leadership and sovereignty over the Panama Canal and its adjacent areas, a detail noted in the Spanish version but omitted from the English version.
- Hegseth emphasized that the U.S. would not allow China to threaten the operation or integrity of the Panama Canal during his visit, calling it a 'wonder of the world.'
- In response to Hegseth's claims, the Chinese embassy in Panama stated that China has never interfered in the canal's management, calling the U.S. comments 'not at all responsible or founded.
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US recognises Panama’s sovereignty over canal, says Panama
The United States has recognised Panama’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal, according to Panamanian officials, as the two countries agreed to expand military cooperation amid shared concerns about Chinese influence. The announcement followed a visit by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, the first Pentagon chief to visit Panama in decades. Speaking in Panama City, Hegseth described the canal as “key terrain” and pledged that the United States wo…
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Military TimesSeeking reset, Hegseth affirms Panama’s sovereignty over canal
PANAMA CITY — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sought to reassure Panama that the United States recognizes its sovereignty over the national canal, amid President Donald Trump’s repeated pledge that America would reclaim it.“We certainly respect the sovereignty of the Panamanians,” Hegseth said before departing the country back to Washington.Earlier Wednesday, Hegseth faced questions in a press conference about the two countries’ joint statemen…
US recognizes Panama’s sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks - West Hawaii Today
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.
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.
Special rights are not actually in the contract - but the US is negotiating with Panama for free and priority access to the US Navy in the channel.
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