America’s Fraught, Sometimes Deadly, History With the Panama Canal
President Trump wants Panama to return its namesake canal to the U.S.
Panama turned its canal into a money-maker. History shows why Trump’s threats are sounding the alarm bells
More than 100 years after the construction of the engineering marvel that linked the Atlantic and Pacific oceans — and 25 years after the canal was returned to Panama by the US — the Panama Canal faces renewed intimidation from US President Donald Trump.
15 Impressive Facts About the Panama Canal
Often called one of the seven modern wonders of the world, the Panama Canal splits the continents of North and South America and launched a new era in global commerce when it opened in 1914.
Panama Canal is not for sale, Panama's president says. What to know about the canal's history and status
The U.S. acquired the rights to build and operate the canal in the early 20th century, but at the time, Panama was in the process of seceding from Colombia, whose senate was refusing to ratify a treaty that would allow the canal to be built, according to the State Department's Office of the Historian .
Can the US take back the Panama Canal? Why does Trump want it?
In his inaugural speech, President Donald Trump repeated his plan to regain control of the Panama Canal. Can he?
China Saw Opportunity in the Panama Canal as US Interest Dwindled
Over decades, a shift in US military strategy, larger carriers and the growth of commerce on the West Coast deemphasized US involvement.
Trump's Talk of the Panama Canal Taps Into Old Myths About U.S. Power
In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump reiterated threats he has made about the Panama Canal, claiming, "we're taking it back." He'd previously declared that the rates Panama charges for access to the Panama Canal violated the “magnanimous gesture” the U.
Panama President Says Panama Canal ‘Will Continue To Belong’ To The Country
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Panama President José Raul Mulino said that the Panama Canal "belongs to Panama and will continue to belong to Panama."
Trump: Carter was a 'very fine' person but Panama Canal moves were 'a big mistake'
President-elect Trump criticized Jimmy Carter's diplomacy that led to the Panamanians regaining control of the PCZ nearly 100 ...
Knowledge nugget of the day: Panama Canal
Built and managed by the USA for several years and transferred back to Panama in 1999, the Panama Canal has recently hit the ...
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President Trump Announces Intent to “Take Back” Panama Canal, Cites Violations of Treaty
In his inaugural address on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprising statement, announcing his intention for the ...
Marco Rubio heading to Panama on first trip as secretary of state: 'We won't continue to ignore the region'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to head to Panama soon for his first international trip as the nation’s top diplomat, Fox News has learned.