U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently walked back a claim by the State Department that Panama had agreed to waive fees for U.S. government vessels transiting the Panama Canal. This statement followed immediate denial from Panama’s government, highlighting ongoing disagreements and emphasizing the importance of bilateral agreements within established legal frameworks.
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Panama Rejects Trump’s Past Canal Reclaiming Statement
Panama’s government has formally dismissed comments made by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the Panama Canal, specifically rejecting his past assertions about reclaiming control of the waterway. The Panamanian government reaffirmed its sovereign control over the canal and its commitment to international agreements governing its operation.