Panama's president denies making a deal that US ships can transit the canal for free
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.
China says it "regrets" Panama's decision to pull out of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), accusing the United States of using "pressure and coercion to smear and undermine" the project, a massive infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding Beijing's clout overseas. On 6 February, Panama confirmed...
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The United States announced that its government vessels will now transit the Panama Canal free of charge, saving millions of dollars annually. This comes after... IndiaTimes
Thursday, 6 February 2025
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