The Panama Canal remains one of the most crucial trade routes in the world, and the U.S. has a long history of involvement in ...

When American officials state one version of reality while Panamanian officials assert another, international audiences ...

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth breaks down recent arrangements around the Panama Canal and addresses rising temperatures in ...

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

"China’s military has too large of a presence in the Western Hemisphere,” Hegseth said. "Make no mistake, Beijing is investing and operating in this region for military advantage and unfair economic ...

Panama says the U.S. government has recognized the country’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal, but it’s unclear if ...

Speaking at a regional security conference, Hegseth said that China-based companies were controlling land and critical ...

It said that within the canal’s framework, "the Republic of Panama and the United States of America will work, as established, on a mechanism to compensate for the payment of tolls and charges".

United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for America to “reclaim” the Panama Canal from what he termed ...