Trump directs U.S. troops to bolster Panama Canal presence
President Donald Trump's latest directive to the military signals potential changes in U.S. involvement at the Panama Canal.According to Daily Caller, Trump has instructed U.S. military officials to develop plans for increasing American troop presence at the Panama Canal, with options ranging from enhanced cooperation with Panama to potential canal seizure.
The military planning directive follows Trump's March 6 congressional address where he emphasized reclaiming control of the vital waterway. U.S. Southern Command is now evaluating various scenarios, though officials indicate that any use of military force would depend heavily on continued cooperation from Panama's military forces.
Recent developments suggest some scaling back of Chinese involvement, with Panama's President Mulino announcing the country won't renew its Belt and Road Initiative agreement. Additionally, American investment firm Blackrock has agreed to purchase Chinese-operated ports for $22.8 billion.
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3 comments:
Panama City is one messed up city for sure! So disorganized, their Streets and numbers addresses are so unorganized and missing in that city, they need some help from the USA!
I love Panama City, especially Casco Viejo. It's not a bargain vacation, that's for sure!
Troops! I'm glad to hear we have troops. I can't imagine we have too many. Better save them for the more important wars ahead.
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