Panama Denies Giving Free Canal Passage to American Ships
The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, said the U.S. Department of State’s claim about Panama Canal fees was false.
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Marco Rubio Tells Panama U.S. Could Seize Canal over Handover Deal Violation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested in a meeting with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Sunday that the administration of President Donald Trump may move to seize the Panama Canal on the grounds that the Panamanian government has violated the agreement that gives the country control over the waterway.
