President Trump has reaffirmed his stance on reclaiming the Panama Canal, prompting the White House to direct the U.S. military to prepare options to increase troop presence in Panama. Although specifics on the reclaiming plan remain vague, reports suggest that strategies under consideration could involve closer cooperation with the Panamanian military or, in a more drastic scenario, the military seizure of the canal. In response, Panama’s officials have rejected claims of Chinese influence over the canal operations as baseless, maintaining that operations are governed by the neutrality treaty.
President Trump has called for reclaiming the Panama Canal, and under his administration, the Pentagon is exploring options for increasing troop presence there.
The U.S. Southern Command is reportedly developing plans that range from closer military partnerships with Panama to potential military seizure of the canal.
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