Panama Canal

An aerial view shows a cargo vessel transits through the Agua Clara Locks at the Panama Canal, in Colon, Panama, February 1, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Enea Lebrun/File Photo
USA

Trump says US ships should be allowed to travel through the Panama and Suez canals for free

The Panama Canal crosses the narrowest part of the isthmus between North and South America, allowing ships to move more quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It carries about 40% of US...

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press conference, in Panama City, Panama April 9, 2025. Photo:REUTERS/Aris Martinez
World+Biz

US recognizes Panama's sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks

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World+Biz

Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump's assertions of Chinese meddling

US President-elect Donald Trump makes remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US January 7, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Carlos Barria
USA

Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland

A cargo vessel transits through locks of Agua Clara at the Panama Canal, in Colon, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama May 3, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo
World+Biz

Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat

Panama President Jose Raul Mulinoon. Photo: BSS
World+Biz

Panama president rules out talks with Trump over canal threat

A cargo vessel transits through locks of Agua Clara at the Panama Canal, in Colon, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama May 3, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo
USA

After Trump threat, Mexican president says Panama Canal belongs to Panamanians

US President-elect Donald Trump attends a meeting with Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (not seen), at the UK Ambassador’s Residence in Paris as part of ceremonies to mark the reopening of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, five-and-a-half years after a fire ravaged the Gothic masterpiece, France, 7 December 2024. Photo: Reuters
USA

Trump previews combative foreign policy with threats to Panama, Greenland

US President-elect Donald Trump delivers remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 16, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
USA

Trump says he might demand Panama hand over canal

A ship carrying gas is heading from the Miraflores locks to the Aguas Claras locks with the help of tugboats in Gamboa, Panama August 13, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Enea Lebrun/File Photo
Global Economy

Panama Canal seeks LNG comeback after 65% decline in traffic

Monrovia NSU CHALLENGER bulk carrier transits the expanded canal through Cocoli Locks at the Panama Canal, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama April 19, 2023. REUTERS/Aris Martinez
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Drought-hit Panama Canal to ease traffic restrictions

A view of the Panama Canal trade route in Panama City, Panama. Photo: AP/UNB
Global Economy

The drop in Panama Canal traffic due to a severe drought could cost up to $700m

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World+Biz

Panama Canal reduces the maximum number of ships travelling the waterway to 31 per day