Trump's ambassador to Panama responds to fears over return of US military bases

The agreement signed by the United States and Panama in April does not allow the installation of American military bases in this Central American country, as denounced by Panamanian organizations, said on Thursday the new Ambassador of the United States, Kevin Cabrera.

US envoy reassures Panamanians about contentious military deal

Panama City (AFP) May 9, 2025 The new US ambassador to Panama on Thursday reassured its citizens that an agreement signed by the two countries last month does not permit the return of American military bases. US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to "take back" control of the Panama Canal from what he calls excessive Chinese influence has caused alarm in the Central American nation. The agreement signed by Tru

Trump's ambassador to Panama responds to fears over return of US military bases

The new US ambassador to Panama reassured its citizens Thursday that an agreement signed last month does not permit the return of American military bases.