Hegseth is to travel to Panama for meetings following Trump’s demands for the canal

U.S. Reclaims Panama Canal from Chinese Control

U.S. Reclaims Panama Canal from Chinese Control The United States is set to reclaim the Panama Canal from Chinese hands, as declared by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during his recent visit to Panama. The announcement followed intensive talks with Panama's government, highlighting a renewed focus on strategic collaboration between the two nations.Hegseth emphasized that China would not be allowed to leverage its commercial relationships fo…

The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, meets this Tuesday with the President of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, as part of his visit to the Central American country, which faces the threats of President Donald Trump to retake the interoceanic channel due to China's influence.Hegseth arrived shortly before midnight in Panama City. In addition to the early meeting with Mulino in the presidential palace, the Pentagon chief plans to attend the inaug…

Panama to file criminal complaint against canal ports owner

The NewsPanama, under pressure from the US, said it would file a criminal complaint against executives of a Hong Kong-listed firm that owns ports along the canal. Auditors for the Central American country accused CK Hutchison of wrongdoing and owing millions in dues, hours before US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was due to arrive for talks with the Panamanian president. US President Donald Trump has vowed to take control of the canal — includin…

Pentagon's Hegseth arrives in Panama as Trump vows to take back canal

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth landed in Panama late on Monday for his first official visit to the country as questions persist about President Donald Trump's repeated vows to take back the Panama Canal.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will arrive in Panama this Monday to participate in the Central American Security Conference 2025, amid growing tensions over former President Donald Trump’s statements about “recovering” the Panama Canal. READ ALSO:USA advances with its military strategy in Panama Hegseth’s visit has been met with criticism by Panamanian social organizations, which see on his arrival a demonstration of Washington’s influence…

Pete Hegseth Visits Panama For Central American Security Conference Amid Ongoing Tensions Over Panama Canal – American Liberty News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to visit Panama City, Panama, this Monday for a two-day trip to attend the 2025 Central American Security Conference, a key event that underscores the growing importance of regional defense cooperation. Hegseth’s visit comes as the U.S. continues to solidify its military presence in Central America while addressing evolving […]