The US State Department had claimed that they were no longer required to pay a fee for transit.

The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now.

An overview of the media in Panama, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.

Provides an overview of Panama, including key dates and facts about this central American country.

Panama says the canal's sovereignty is "non-negotiable" after Trump refuses to rule out military force to seize it.

The president-elect has threatened to take back control of the Panama Canal, alleging Chinese interference.

Trump's promises to use America's strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House.

The authority that runs the canal is looking at ways to conserve the water it needs to stay open.