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The Canal is and will remain Panama’s and its administration will remain under Panamanian control with respect to its permanent neutrality,
said president José Raúl Mulino in a statement Our Navy and Commerce have been treated in a very unfair and injudicious way,
wrote the president on Truth Social in December If the principles, both moral and legal, of this magnanimous gesture of giving are not followed, then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to us, in full, and without question,
If we’re going to be safe and prosperous and in good shape, we have to have an interest in our neighbors and in today’s world, it’s certainly, it’s South and Central America,
You want people to be able to live in their own country and be safe there, and not have to flee to another one,
she said, noting the need to work together to solve some issues The Panama Canal is of Panama’s country,
There's a reason why this is the first trip. It signals how seriously he takes it,
We don’t have any travel to announce at this time.”
A State Department spokesperson told VOA The State Department will no longer undertake any activities that facilitate or encourage mass migration,
Rubio said in a statement We have been treated very badly from this foolish gift that should have never been made,
We didn't give it to China. We gave it to Panama, and we're taking it back,
Trump said in his inaugural address on Monday We reject in its entirety everything that Mr. Trump has said. First, because it is false and second, because the Panama Canal belongs to Panama and will continue to belong to Panama."
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino responded forcefully to Trump's comments on Wednesday saying Engaging with our neighbors is a vital element in addressing migration, supply chains, and economic growth, which are key to Secretary Rubio’s pursuit of foreign policy focused on making America strong, prosperous, and safe."