US President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the US to regain control of the Panama Canal which is used by thousands of cargo ships each year. The US-built canal was handed over to Panama on December 31, 1999 and has been operated by it since then.
Correction, January 23, 2025: An earlier version of this video incorrectly spelled the names of Jaime Troyano and Mahelis de Garcia. DW apologizes for the errors.