Panamanian President Carlos Vola Mulino has denied plans by US President Donald Trump to retake control of the Panama Canal, accusing him of lying to Congress about his intentions. In a statement, Mulino reiterated that Panama will not return the canal to the US.
The news comes after a recent deal between Hutchison and BlackRock to build a new port in Panama, which has sparked concerns over US influence in the region.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-05/panama-s-president-accuses-trump-of-lying-to-congress-over-canal