President-elect Trump has ignited a diplomatic firestorm by demanding Panama return control of the Panama Canal to the US. He alleges unfair pricing and criticizes the 1977 handover agreement. Panama's President Mulino vehemently rejected Trump's demand, defending Panama's sovereignty and the canal's fee structure. The canal, a key revenue source for Panama, recently faced drought-related disruptions and subsequent fee hikes.
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