Coverage dated March 4, 2025

Panama president says Trump is lying about reclaiming Panama Canal

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Panama's leader accused President Trump of lying in his Tuesday congressional address, where he said his administration was "reclaiming" the Panama Canal.

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  1. The Guardian

    Panama president says ‘Trump is lying’ about reclaiming canal (opens The Guardian)

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    José Raúl Mulino calls Panama canal rhetoric ‘new affront’ to sovereignty amid tensions over Chinese involvement

  2. Latin Times

    Panama President Slams Trump's Call For 'Recovering' The Canal: 'A New Affront to Our Dignity' (opens Latin Times)

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    Trump has previously rejected assuring the U.S. won't use force to regain control of the waterway as he expresses concerns over alleged Chinese influence

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Panamanian president calls Trump's talk of 'reclaiming' the Panama Canal a lie (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    President José Raúl Mulino accused Trump of lying when he said during his address to Congress that the U.S. was 'reclaiming' the Panama Canal.

  4. CBS News

    Panama president says Trump is lying about reclaiming Panama Canal (opens CBS News)

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    Panama's leader accused President Trump of lying in his Tuesday congressional address, where he said his administration was "reclaiming" the Panama Canal.

  5. Digital Journal

    Panama president says Trump 'lying' about reclaiming canal (opens Digital Journal)

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    Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Wednesday accused his US counterpart Donald Trump of "lying" about Washington taking back the Panama Canal. "Once

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