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Why does Trump want the Panama Canal?
The Global Story
Building Bridges: The Panama Canal Saga
This chapter chronicles the historical efforts and challenges in constructing the Panama Canal, from early proposals to the failed French attempt led by Ferdinand de Lesseps. It explores the U.S. revival of the project, significant engineering advances, and the geopolitical maneuvers that facilitated Panama's independence, leading to rising tensions over the canal's control. The narrative culminates in the discussions of the 1977 treaties that transferred the canal to Panama, reflecting changing American attitudes towards sovereignty and colonialism.
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