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Panama's president denies making a deal that US ships can transit the canal for free

IndiaTimes Thursday, 6 February 2025 ()
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino denied claims from the US state department that a deal had been reached allowing US warships to transit the Panama Canal for free. Mulino clarified that he had informed US secretary of defense Pete Hegseth that neither he nor Panama could waive transit fees. The Panama Canal authority also stated there were no adjustments to fees. The disagreement follows recent talks with US officials, including concerns over China's influence in the canal region.
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News video: Panama's President has ended the country's Panama Canal deal with China

Panama's President has ended the country's Panama Canal deal with China 01:21

immediately following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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