Por qué el canal de Panamá está en el centro de la disputa entre Estados Unidos y China

The Panama Canal transformed the Central American country into an international logistics hub, but also into a battleground in the growing rivalry between the United States and China. US President Donald Trump claims he wants to "take back" the canal, and his administration has pressured Panama to counter Chinese influence. The US military has increased its presence in the country, and the investment fund BlackRock is pushing to complete the purchase of two ports linked to China. What is Panama's role in this geopolitical crossroads? CHAPTERS 0:00 Why the US and China are fighting over the Panama Canal 2:53 The construction of the canal: the controversial US legacy 5:58 Panama's sudden diplomatic break with Taiwan 8:41 Ports linked to China 10:25 Is Panama giving in to US pressure? 12:06 US or China: Which way is the balance tipping?