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US Will Take Back Panama Canal From Chinese Influence

US, Panama ‘taking back’ canal from ‘China's influence,’ says Hegseth

Defense Secretary Hegseth said the U.S. and Panama are strengthening security ties and "together" will "take back" the canal from the influence of China, which operates two major ports.

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Hegseth vows US will ‘take back’ Panama canal from Chinese influence

Panama's president has denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that America is literally retaking the canal.

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Hegseth spurs fiery response from Beijing over Panama Canal ‘threat’ comments

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that together the United States and Panama will keep it secure.

How climate change is increasing water conflicts at the Panama Canal

When the region experiences droughts, as it did in 2023–2024, the resulting water shortages can lead to increasing water ...

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Lewis LeMaster: Zanesville woman has family ties to the construction of the Panama Canal

William Taylor had an extraordinary life and spent seven years working on the canal. He is buried with his wife Rita in ...

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The Panama Canal’s other conflict: Water security for the population and the global economy

One of those conflicts involves a new dam the Panama Canal Authority plans to begin building in 2027. It would be designed to secure enough water to keep the canal, which contributes about 4.2 ...

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Hegseth says U.S. and Panama will "take back" canal "from China's influence"

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Panama Canal faces "ongoing threats" as he singled out China during a visit to the ...

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