Trump threatens to retake Panama Canal

Sheinbaum's comments came one day after Trump accused Panama of charging excessive rates to use the Central American passage while speaking to a crowd of supporters in Arizona.

The president-elect is decrying increased fees Panama has imposed to use the waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Trump Feud Over Canal Control Weighs Down Panama Assets

US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal be returned to Washington, complaining of "unfair" treatment of American ships and hinting at China's growing influence.