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Which treaty relinquished U.S. control of the Panama Canal?

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  • Torrijos–Carter Treaties

  • Panama Canal Treaty

  • Carter-Panama Agreement

Answer

The Torrijos–Carter Treaties (also known as the Panama Canal Treaties) were two treaties signed in 1977 between the United States and Panama. They were signed by Panamanian general Omar Torrijos and U.S. president Jimmy Carter. The treaties transferred control of the Panama Canal from the United States to Panama, which was due to take full control of the canal on December 31, 1999.
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