Panama protests 'threat' of force as Trump pushed to reclaim canal
The Panamanian government has formally expressed concern to the United Nations about President Trump's threat to retake the Panama Canal, noting that threats of force violate rules. In a letter to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Panama pointed to language in the U.N. Charter that instructs member states to “refrain from any threat or use of […]
Trump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama Canal – here are the facts | Panama
Donald Trump has repeatedly complained about the Panama Canal and its fees, calling the vital shipping corridor a “stupid gift.” [to Panama] It should never have been made,'' and threatened to take it back. But he has also repeatedly accused China of controlling reality. At his inauguration, President Trump asserted without providing any evidence that […]
Mark Levin explains the brilliance of Trump’s plans to reclaim Panama Canal and annex Greenland
As usual, the left is hysterical about every policy change and ambition Donald Trump proposes. That includes his plans to fill the Panama Canal and annex Greenland. mark levinBut I know that these goals are not only necessary, they are actually great. “Chinese communists control both ends of the world” [the Panama] It’s a canal,” […]
Panama Panics over Canal Return After Marco Rubio Backs Trump Stance on Chinese Influence
Panama's government announced Tuesday that it has sent a formal letter to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressing “concerns” over President Donald Trump's comments calling for the United States to take back control of the Panama Canal. The Panamanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the following copy: letter Signed by Eloy Alfaro de Alba, Permanent […]
Russia sounds off on Trump’s threat to retake the Panama Canal
Russia's Foreign Ministry has called on President Donald Trump to reaffirm the current international agreement surrounding the Panama Canal and place the canal under the control of the Panamanian state. Alexander Shchetinin, director of the Latin American and South American Affairs Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry, told the Russian news agency TASS that President […]
Donald Trump reignites Panama Canal row: ‘We’re taking it back’
President Trump on Monday doubled down on his commitment to expanding U.S. territory and promised to take back the Panama Canal. Reiterating his post-election campaign pledge, President Trump condemned the US decision to return the Canal Zone to the Republic of Panama and accused the Latin American linchpin of treating the US unfairly since then. […]
Chinese Influence on Panama Canal a ‘National Security Problem’
China's approach to the Panama Canal is a “national security issue,” Eric Prince, a military veteran and founder of Unplugged Technologies, said during an appearance on the show. Breitbart News Saturday. “China exercised its soft power and effectively took over control of the Panama Canal, which the United States built over 100 years ago, but […]
‘Repurchasing’ the Panama Canal is impossible
Panama Canal Buyback Act; introduced This statement by Congressman Dusty Johnson (R.S.D.) has brought new attention to the status of the Panama Canal. The bill, backed by President-elect Donald Trump and several Republican lawmakers, seeks to authorize the canal purchase, citing national and economic security concerns. Such a proposal is legally impossible and operationally unnecessary. […]
Panama Canal Purchase Could Decrease Chinese Influence
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-South Dakota), who introduced the Panama Canal Buyback Act, said during an appearance on the show that a U.S. purchase of the Panama Canal could reduce China's influence globally. Breitbart News Saturday. “Unfortunately, the Chinese Communist Party is as dirty as it gets. They control ports on both ends of the Panama […]
Trump ‘Quintessential Deal Maker’; No Danger in Exploring a Panama Canal Purchase
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-South Dakota) said during an appearance on the show that there is no danger in considering purchasing the Panama Canal. Breitbart News Saturdaydiscussing President-elect Donald Trump's thoughts and his status as the “quintessential deal maker.” Johnson recently introduced Regarding the Panama Canal Repurchase Act, Breitbart News Saturday There is no harm in […]