Summary
Panama marked the 25th anniversary of the U.S. handover of the Panama Canal with celebrations honoring the late Jimmy Carter, who brokered the 1977 treaty transferring control.
Donald Trump has controversially called for the canal to be “returned” to the U.S., citing dissatisfaction with Panama’s increased usage fees.
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino dismissed concerns about foreign influence, affirming Panamanian control.
Experts note the U.S. lacks legal grounds to reclaim the canal without military action. Meanwhile, rising shipping fees and climate challenges continue to impact the canal’s operations.
i can’t believe it’s already been 25 years since 1977.
I think my math is not matching or having a stroke…… isn’t 48 years since 1977??? If not then I will start telling people I’m only 22 lol
The 1977 treaty relinquished control to Panama on Dec 31, 1999. Title was a little weird.
Oh man!!! I was Soooo ready to tell ppl I was 22 lol
i mean you still can, nobody is stopping you
True…. But I won’t have the Panama Canal math to back me up lol