The president-elect appointed Kevin Marino Cabrera and insisted that Panama is “swindling” the United States in the canal.
The elected president of the United States, donald trumpannounced that he will nominate as ambassador to Panama Kevin Marino Cabrera, current commissioner of Miami-Dade County, and insisted that the Central American country is “swindling” the United States in the Panama Canal.
“I am pleased to announce that Kevin Marino Cabrera will serve as ambassador of the United Statess in the Republic of Panama, a country that is defrauding us in the Panama Canal, far beyond what they could dream of,” the Republican launched in a statement.
Trump stated that Marino Cabrera is “a fierce fighter” for the principles of “America First,” who defends his administration.
He noted that, as commissioner of Miami-Dale County, Florida, he was “fundamental in driving economic growth and international partnerships.” “Few understand Latin American politics as well as Kevin. “He will do a FANTASTIC job representing the interests of our nation in Panama!” he exclaimed.
In a message on social networks, Marino Cabrera said he was “very honored and grateful” for the nomination: “Let’s get to work!” he added.
The threat of regaining control over the Panama Canal
Trump, who will take office on January 20, generated a stir last Sunday when he threatened to regain US control over the Panama Canal if the authorities of the Central American country do not reduce the fees they charge for its transit.
The Panamanian president, José Raúl Mulino, repudiated the threat in an institutional message and said that the sovereignty of the transoceanic canal is non-negotiable, something that received the support of several Latin American leaders.
The Panama Canal was built by the United States, which inaugurated it in 1914 and administered it until its transfer to the Panamanian State on December 31, 1999, as established in the Torrijos-Carter Treaties signed on September 7, 1977 in Washington by the then presidents of Panama Omar Torrijos (1929-1981) and American Jimmy Carter (1977-1981).
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