Thu Feb 06 19:46:54 UTC 2025: ## Panama President Denounces US Claim of Canal Fee Waiver as “Falsehood”
**Panama City, Panama** – Panamanian President [President’s Name] today vehemently denied a claim by the US State Department that Panama had agreed to waive canal fees for the US government. The president called the assertion a “falsehood,” rejecting any suggestion of such an agreement. The specifics of the US State Department’s claim remain unclear, but the president’s strong denial suggests a significant diplomatic disagreement between the two nations. Further details are expected as both governments respond to the escalating controversy surrounding the Panama Canal fees.
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