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Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal, but no permanent bases (www.lemonde.fr)

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US troops will be able to deploy a string of bases along the Panama Canal under a joint deal seen by AFP on Thursday, April 10, a major concession to President Donald Trump as he seeks to reestablish influence over the vital waterway. The agreement, signed by top security officials from both countries, allows US military personnel to deploy to Panama-controlled facilities for training, exercises and "other activities."

The deal stops short of allowing the United States to build its own permanent bases on the isthmus, a move that would be deeply unpopular with Panamanians and legally fraught. But it gives the United States broad sway to deploy an unspecified number of personnel to bases, some of which Washington built when it occupied the canal zone decades ago.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Why is this something that's needed?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Possible confrontation with China which has been investing in the region in recent times.