The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future
February 6, 2025
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February 6, 2025
The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future
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The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future
Summary
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, much focus was expected on Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Cuba, but Panama has surprisingly taken center stage, even becoming the site of Marco Rubio’s first trip abroad as Secretary of State. President Trump has said the U.S. should take the Panama Canal back. Are his true goals reducing China’s influence in key infrastructure projects and securing greater Panamanian cooperation on migration and trade, or is he serious about the threats? While Ch...
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