Panama President José Raúl Mulino has directly addressed President Donald Trump 's controversial comments regarding the Panama Canal, reaffirming that the waterway unequivocally belongs to Panama.

China has fired back at President Donald Trump, dismissing his claim that Beijing has seized control of the Panama Canal as baseless and provocative. Newsweek reached out by email to a Trump representative and to Hutchison Ports,

The answer is simple: there is no greater or more idealistic symbol of U.S. power in the world than the Panama Canal. As Trump seeks a way to enhance the country's power in the world, leaning on imagery regarding the Panama Canal provides just the right message.

The President of Panama has roundly rejected any idea that his country will give up control of the Panama Canal.

The [Panama government] needs concrete data to counter this China is controlling the canal narrative,’ insider says.

US President Donald Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may really be aimed at limiting Beijing's growing diplomatic and economic presence in Latin America, experts say.

Billionaire Li Ka-shing’s port business in Panama said it’s committed to operating in the country, after local authorities launched an audit of the company amid concerns raised by US President Donald Trump.

A fake quote attributed to Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino, saying that his country would double the tariffs for U.S. warships transiting the Panama Canal and devote the proceeds to women’s reproductive health originated from a parody X account.

Trump has suggested using military force to retake the Panama Canal, but such an action would involve complications.

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino refuted US President Donald Trump's claim that the US could take control of the Panama Canal, reiterating that t

Panama rejects President Donald Trump's pledge that the United States would be 'taking back' the Panama Canal, saying the key interoceanic waterway would remain under its control.