The United States will "take back" the Panama Canal from Chinese influence, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on ...

Panama said on Wednesday the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite tough rhetoric from ...

We certainly respect the sovereignty of the Panamanians,” the U.S. defense secretary said before departing the country back ...

The Trump administration has made the security of the canal, built by the U.S. more than a century ago, a top priority for ...

Panama’s comptroller authority says an audit found irregularities in the renewal of a 25-year port concession in the ...

Panama's president has denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that America is literally retaking the canal.

China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal and China will not weaponize this canal,” the Pentagon ...

After talks with Panama's government, Hegseth vowed to deepen security cooperation with Panamanian security forces and said ...

Alvin Holsey pose for a photo during a tour of the Panama Canal’s Miraflores Locks, in Panama City, Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

A deal has reportedly been made which will see troops deployed to the Central American country for training exercises.

PANAMA CITY — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that ...

PANAMA CITY — U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth focused again on China's presence in the Western Hemisphere Wednesday, ...