Why Did the Dept of State Say That Panama Has Agreed to No Fees for US Govt Vessels

Panama is now denying a statement made by the US State Department which claims that “US government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal without charge fees, saving the U.S. government millions of dollars a year.”

Did the CCP ask for this denial to be released? https://t.co/TMYEPKZ7EJ pic.twitter.com/SzBdFwoOZO

— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) February 6, 2025

Panama denied claims by the U.S. State Department that American warships were granted free passage through the Panama Canal. President José Raúl Mulino strongly refuted the assertion, saying neither he nor his government had the authority to waive transit fees. https://t.co/BInzeDq3gB pic.twitter.com/KwVGz8v4da

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) February 6, 2025