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U.S. Aims to Reclaim Panama Canal from Chinese Influence, Says Defense Secretary

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a strategic move to counteract Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, emphasizing strengthened security ties with Panama.

During a press conference in Panama City, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the United States is taking decisive steps to ’take back’ the Panama Canal from what he described as China’s undue influence. Hegseth’s statements come amid heightened geopolitical tensions and efforts to reassert U.S. control over the vital trade route. ‘The United States of America will not allow communist China or any other country to threaten the canal’s operation or integrity,’ Hegseth asserted, highlighting recent cooperative defense and security measures between the U.S. and Panama. The move follows Panama’s decision to withdraw from the Belt and Road Initiative agreements with China earlier in the year, signaling a shift in allegiance towards the U.S. in this ongoing geopolitical contest. Hegseth also mentioned increased military presence and joint exercises aimed at countering China, though specifics on the escalation of U.S. forces were not confirmed by the Pentagon. Amidst these developments, protests against Hegseth’s visit erupted in Panama City, reflecting local dissent over the foreign political maneuvers. Hegseth stressed the growing security relationship with Panama as essential to addressing challenges posed by China, particularly concerning the installation of ‘critical infrastructure’ by Chinese companies near the canal, which he claimed could be used for surveillance purposes.

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