Panama Denies State Department’s Claim US Ships Can Pass Through Canal For Free
The State Department said in February 2025 that U.S. government vessels could transit the Panama Canal without paying fees, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit. Panama's president denied any such deal, saying he could neither set nor waive the fees.
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2 developments- Feb 3, 2025Only lean-left coverage:US Says Its Navy Ships Will Have Free Passage Through The Panama Canal After Marco Rubio's Visit
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