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Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal

IndiaTimes Friday, 11 April 2025 ()
A newly signed agreement between the US and Panama grants US troops access to Panama-controlled facilities for training and exercises, addressing President Trump's concerns about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal. While stopping short of permanent US bases, the deal allows for the deployment of US personnel, sparking both concern in Panama and a strong reaction from China.
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