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Panama Complains to UN Over Trump's Threat to Seize Canal, Led by José Mulino
Jan 22, 2025, 12:49 AM
Panama has formally complained to the United Nations regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's statements about potentially seizing the Panama Canal. The Panamanian government, led by President José Mulino, expressed its concerns in a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The complaint highlights the 'worrying' nature of Trump's remarks, which have been interpreted as threats to the interoceanic waterway. In conjunction with this diplomatic move, Panama has initiated an audit of the Hong Kong-linked operator of two ports located on the canal. The situation underscores rising tensions between Panama and the U.S. over the future of the canal, a crucial global shipping route.
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