Surely this breaks their neutrality ?
2006-12-05 08:03:00 · 5 answers · asked by Rock Goddess 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
That 'neutrality' applies to NON-warships. The Torrijos-Carter Treaties, which handed operation of the Canal, signed by both countries, specifilly states that in case the canal is threated, the US comes in fist first.
http://www.jimmycarterlibrary.org/education/panama/terms.phtml
2006-12-05 09:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by cyberknight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that is still the case as part of the deal to hand the canal over we were allowed to pass for free and without delay. This is not a violation of Panama's neutrality as panama isn't neutral it's got mutual defense treaties with the US.
2006-12-05 16:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by brian L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well considering we built it, why wouldn't they allow us a little discount? It doesn't break neutrality at all since our forces have no authority over Panamanian law. And actually, only our aircraft carriers are too large to fit through the canal, though plans are under way to fix that.
2006-12-05 16:05:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
US warships cant even fit through the canal.
2006-12-05 16:04:49 · answer #4 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Nope it was part of the agreement when we signed it over to them.
2006-12-05 16:10:09 · answer #5 · answered by stevieg639 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋