Q. Which one of the following is correct regarding the Torrijos-Carter Treaties?

[A] It established exclusive U.S. control over the Panama Canal.

[B] It granted Panama full sovereignty over the Panama Canal and ensure its neutrality.

[C] It aimed to construct a new canal parallel to the Panama Canal.

[D] It imposed restrictions on the use of the Panama Canal by certain nations.

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanations –

The Torrijos-Carter Treaties, signed in 1977 by U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos, were two agreements that marked a significant shift in control over the Panama Canal:

  • Panama Canal Treaty: This treaty provided for the gradual transfer of control over the Panama Canal from the United States to Panama. The process began in 1979 and culminated in full Panamanian sovereignty over the canal on December 31, 1999.
  • Neutrality Treaty: This treaty guaranteed that the canal would remain neutral and open to ships of all nations, even after Panama assumed control. It also allowed the United States to defend the canal if its neutrality was threatened.

Source: The Hindu

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