Two versions of a joint statement by the Defense Secretary and Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino had a major difference.

The Trump administration has made the security of the canal, built by the U.S. more than a century ago, a top priority for ...

Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino rejects Trump’s claims but has also made significant efforts to placate the White House, such as dropping out of China’s Belt and Road investment ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested the possibility of reestablishing a U.S. military presence in the country to help ...

Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino (left) looks on as US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signs a bilateral agreement, in Panama City on Wednesday. FRANCO BRANA/AFP PANAMA CITY — Panama said ...

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino, left, shakes hand with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at an agreement signing ceremony in Panama City, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias ...

Since returning to power in January, Donald Trump has vowed to 'take back' control of the strategic waterway that the United ...

Before Defense Secretary Hegseth arrived this week, for example, Panama President José Raúl Mulino's government said it was auditing and sanctioning Chinese companies there — including Hong ...