Panama's president tells U.S. to stop ‘lies and falsehoods’ about canal

PANAMA CITY — Panama President José Raúl Mulino said on Thursday the U.S. was spreading “lies and falsehoods” after the State Department claimed U.S. government vessels would be able to pass through the Panama Canal without paying. The comments were likely …

Panama president to US: stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal

Speaking to journalists, Mulino expressed his "absolute rejection" of the idea that the two countries' relations would be "based on lies and falsehoods." The US State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. …

Marco Rubio forced into embarrassing walk back on Panama Canal claim

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China has 'dominant control' of the Panama Canal: Sen. Ted Cruz

China urges Panama to stay part of Belt and Road

China has issued a response following Panama's decision to leave the Belt and Road initiative. A foreign ministry spokesperson urged the Central American country to reconsider, and "make the right decision." Speaking on Friday, Lin Jian said …

Panama's President Denies Deal for US Ships to Use Canal for Free

Panama has denied a claim by the U.S. State Department that American warships were granted free passage through the Panama Canal. President José Raúl Mulino strongly refuted the assertion, saying neither he nor his government had the authority to waive …

Amid Trump's 'Takeover' Threats, A Look At China's Ties To Panama Canal

Washington DC: China has slammed the United States for  "smearing and sabotaging" its Belt and Road Initiative in Panama through "pressure and coercion" after the Latin American country pulled out of the Chinese infrastructure program, …

Panama accuses US of peddling ‘intolerable falsehood’ about canal

The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, has accused the US of peddling a “quite simply intolerable falsehood” about the Panama canal, as Donald Trump’s pledge to “take back” the waterway continued to poison relations between the two countries and cause …

U.S. blamed after Panama pulls out of deal with China

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian on Friday said Beijing hoped Panama would change its mind about withdrawing from its Belt and Road Initiative. The United States was coercing Panama into a decision that was not in its best interest, Lin claimed. …

China Points to Panama’s Reputation as an Investment Destination where Law and Transparency Prevail

China hopes that Panama will provide a fair environment for companies from different countries and regions.  China referred to Panama as an international investment destination known for its adherence to the rule of law and transparency in the business …