Panama marks 25th anniversary of canal handover in shadow of Trump threat

Panama marks 25th anniversary of canal handover in shadow of Trump threat

[South China Morning Post] - 12/31/2024

The 25th anniversary comes two days after the death of Jimmy Carter, who signed treaties that led to the waterway’s eventual transfer.



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