Panama’s President Laurentino Cortizo has publicly rejected recent threats made by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the United States retaking control of the Panama Canal. This statement came in response to Trump’s assertions that if re-elected, he would seek to regain control over the strategic waterway, which was handed over to Panama in 1999. President Cortizo emphasized Panama’s sovereignty over the canal, affirming that it is a matter of national pride and an essential asset to the country’s economy and global trade.
Panama’s President Laurentino Cortizo dismisses threats made by former U.S. President Donald Trump about retaking control of the Panama Canal.
Trump suggested that if re-elected, he would seek to regain control over the canal, which was officially handed back to Panama in 1999.
President Cortizo emphasized Panama’s sovereignty and highlighted the canal’s importance for the country’s economy and international maritime trade.
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