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Trump targeted the Panama Canal and undocumented migrants, repeating old claims and making new ones. We fact check them.

Most leaders were diplomatic about their differences, while others more ideologically aligned with the new US president voiced their joy

Panama's President refutes Trump's claims about the Panama Canal, emphasizing sovereignty and neutrality.

Donald Trump began his presidency in typical fashion

President Donald Trump used his inaugural address to repeat his threat to take back the Panama Canal over possible China influence.

President Donald Trump used his inauguration speech to threaten the United States' Central American ally

"China is controlling the Panama Canal," said Trump. " And we didn't give it to China, we gave it to Panama, so we're taking it back"

President Trump accuses Panama of treaty violations regarding Panama Canal operations, raising concerns about trade and military implications.

United States President-elect Donald Trump’s threats against Greenland, Canada and Panama create destabilizing uncertainty about the short-term intent of the U.S. and the long-term nature of its approach to international relationships. NATO’s leadership will have to work adroitly to avoid a crisis.