The ownership of the Panama Canal has changed hands a few times throughout its history. French Ownership (1881-1889 ), United States Ownership (1904-1977) The U.S. took over the project in 1904 ...

For over a century, the Panama Canal has defined global trade, linking the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Now, Mexico's $5 billion Interoceanic Cor Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT ...

Trump's new top maritime official Louis Sola tells CNBC 'all options on the table' to punish Panama and defend U.S. business, trade and national security.

The Panama Canal is no stranger to global attention. President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to “demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United States of America, in full, quickly and ...

Other options under consideration include using the U.S. military to secure existing ports in Panama, to build new ports in Panama or using the Army Corps of Engineers to operate the canal's locks ...

The Trump White House has directed the U.S. military to draw up options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama to achieve President Trump’s goal of “reclaiming” the Panama Canal.

Panama Canal officials controlling the ships through the canal, a crossing that runs 50 miles and typically takes 12 hours. Image A hydroelectric plant on Lake Alajuela, near the canal.

The Panama Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world, with about 7% of global trade passing through. It also relies heavily on rainfall. Without enough freshwater flowing in, the ...

With Panama Canal-U.S. tensions rising, ‘all options on the table,' warns Trump's top maritime official By Lori Ann LaRocco,CNBC • Published January 28, 2025 • Updated on January 29, 2025 at ...

For Panama Canal visitors, ... In 2024, the canal’s revenue stood around $5 billion, ... There are two main options for boat tours, ...