JOURNAL ARTICLE

Panama Leader Accuses US of 'Lies' in Dispute Over Canal Tolls.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McDonald, Michael 3 of 3

Abstract

President Jose Raul Mulino of Panama refuted claims that his government had granted free passage for US government ships through the Panama Canal, accusing the US of spreading falsehoods. Mulino emphasized that Panama's constitution prohibits toll exemptions and vowed to keep the canal under Panamanian control. The dispute arose following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Panama amid Donald Trump's threats to reclaim the waterway unless Panama reduces prices for US vessels and addresses concerns about Chinese influence. Mulino expressed willingness to cooperate on security matters with the US but reiterated that Panama cannot provide toll exemptions due to legal constraints. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182856785
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