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"Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sought to reassure Panama that the United States recognizes its sovereignty over the national canal, amid President Donald Trump’s repeated pledge that America would reclaim it.
“We certainly respect the sovereignty of the Panamanians,” Hegseth said before departing the country back to Washington.
Earlier Wednesday, Hegseth faced questions in a press conference about the two countries’ joint statement following their meetings Tuesday. Panama’s version included a line about its sovereignty over the canal; America’s didn’t, though it discussed working through Panama’s constitution, which affirms authority over the canal itself.
The impasse brought back concern that the U.S. was reneging on its agreement ceding the canal to Panamanian control, finalized in 1999 after a 20-year handover. ..."
"Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino looks on as US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth signs a bilateral agreement, in Panama City April 9, 2025. Hegseth arrived in Panama for the regional security summit and to reinforce the Trump administration’s continued interest over the canal. — AFP pic" (Source)
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