Panama has for decades maintained full sovereignty over the interoceanic canal that runs through the country. Now, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has said that his government could try to regain control over the canal. What do the mutual agreements say about this possibility?
VOA Spanish: Why does Trump talk about taking Panama Canal back?
![FILE - A cargo ship traverses the Agua Clara Locks of the Panama Canal in Colon, Panama, Sept. 2, 2024.](https://gdb.voanews.com/c85d4493-f274-415f-8cd3-fce0d44296da_w250_r1_s.jpg)