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Panama seeks greater control over Canal Zone in new treaty
Panama plans to demand broad control over the Canal Zone including police, courts, customs, and civilian government. seek a larger share of tolls. and restrict U.S. military presence, while not seeking to operate or defend the canal. Talks with the United States are expected to begin early in 1971, with Panama pressuring for changes before the end of the year.
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Government of
Panama
Canal Zone
Panama City
United States
Jose Antonio de la Ossa
U.S
Robert G. Anderson
Washington
U.s.controlled
National Guard
Omar Torrijos Herrera
U.S. Southern Command
Southern Command
Latin America
Torrijos