China Reacts to Trump Claim About Panama Canal Control
Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump’s comments on canal
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.
Panama Mulls Calling UN Security Council Meeting over Donald Trump Threats
Panama has reportedly submitted a formal letter to the U.N. rejecting Trump's statement about reclaiming the canal. The country's President José Raúl Mulino said in the letter, dated January 20, that the canal "is and will continue to be Panama's," the New York Times reported.
City of Panama City declares a state of emergency
The City of Panama City has declared a local state of emergency following the winter weather system that brought snow to the panhandle.
Trump’s Panama Canal threats leave country’s officials scrambling for answers
The new Panamanian ambassador was given strict instructions as he prepared to meet then-President Donald Trump one day in 2019: Do not engage him in any substantive discussion of critical issues.
Panama Alerts United Nations to Trump’s Inaugural Remarks
President Trump said of the Panama Canal, “We’re taking it back.” The letter from Panama cited articles of the U.N. charter that prohibit member states from using threats and force.
Panama City officials announce blue can garbage collection change
As local leaders prepare for the cold weather, the Panama City garbage collection is making a change to their schedule. Crews will begin their garbage collection on Tuesday, January 21st, one hour early.
Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump’s assertions of Chinese meddling
The administrator of the Panama Canal has responded to criticisms from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, denying that there is any interference from China in the canal’s operations and saying giving special privileges to any nation would only cause problems.
Trump invokes 'spirit of the frontier' in Gulf and Panama actions
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump came out swinging in a combative inaugural speech in which he affirmed plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico and regain control of the Panama Canal.
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.
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Panama: Panamanian residents dismiss Trump's claims of retaking Panama Canal
Panama City, Panama - Recent People in Panama City have firmly dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to retake the Panama Canal, calling his claims "nonsense" and saying such a move even risks world peace.
Panama City Beach blanketed in snow, ice from winter blast
NEXT Weather meteorologist Shane Hinton says the roads are dangerous and drivers are being urged to stay off them until the ice and snow melt.
‘The heart of the universe’: How the Panama Canal changed the world
For Panama Canal visitors, here’s a guide to experiencing and understanding the mega engineering project that captivates the world.