Media Scoop: Potential Action by USA Over Panama Canal
U.S. Evaluating Potential Strategies for Regaining Control of Panama Canal - America ponders strategies for reclaiming control of Panama Canal
Here's the lowdown on the latest drama unfolding...
The White House and the US Department of Defense appear to be keeping their lips sealed about the situation, facing a question from news agency AFP.
Panama's Foreign Minister, Javier Martínez-Acha, made it clear to the press that his nation stands firm, vowing to shield their territory, the canal, and their sovereignty. The canal, after all, is a beacon of pride for the Central American country.
In the past, President Donald Trump didn't hesitate to threaten taking control of the Panama Canal. To avoid escalation, Panama offered several compromises and pushed a Hong Kong-based port operations company to vacate.
Constructed by the USA back in 1914, the Panama Canal was once a prized asset. But in 1977, under President Jimmy Carter, and then in 1999, following an agreement signed with Panama's military ruler Omar Torrijos, control of the canal was officially handed over to Panama. The last U.S. soldier also bid farewell to the country at that time.
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In addition, an interesting tidbit: the canal operates with a single, unique set of locks that can handle vessels weighing up to 13,000 tons – making it a marvel of engineering! But that's another story for another time. Stay tuned for more updates!
- "Omar Torrijos, Panama's military ruler at the time, represented Panama during the negotiations that led to the return of the Panama Canal from the USA in 1977 and its final handover in 1999."
- "In light of recent developments and potential US interest in the Panama Canal, NBC might consider running a piece on the history of US-Panama relations, focusing particularly on the discussions surrounding the canal's control and sovereignty."
- "While the current US administration remains tight-lipped about any plans regarding the Panama Canal, the media continues to scrutinize the situation, exerting pressure on the White House and US Defense to consider options for its "recovery," as suggests the recent question posed by AFP news."
