US EditionU.S. Ambassador Vows to Counter China's Influence in Panama
- The United States appointed Kevin Cabrera as its new ambassador to Panama, arriving in late April 2025 and pledging to deepen bilateral relations while addressing regional concerns.
- The appointment follows rising tensions due to U.S. Criticism of China's growing influence in Panama, especially regarding the Panama Canal, which President Trump vowed to reclaim from Chinese control without specifying methods.
- Ambassador Cabrera publicly declared China a harmful influence in Panama and the hemisphere and prioritized joint efforts to counter this, while Panama denies Chinese interference and ongoing investigations concern a Hong Kong firm operating Panamanian ports.
- On May 8, 2025, Cabrera stated his priority to strengthen collaboration against Chinese influence, calling China 'not a good ally for Panama nor for our hemisphere,' while China's embassy rejected these remarks as 'contrary to basic facts.'
- The situation highlights escalating diplomatic friction between Washington and Panama City, signaling increased U.S. Focus on limiting China's role in the region amid contested claims about control and cooperation on canal security and drug trafficking.
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US Ambassador Denies Agreement with Panama Allows Military Bases to Be Installed · Global Voices
An agreement signed by the United States and Panama a month ago does not allow the installation of U.S. military bases in the Central American country, as Panamanian sectors denounce, Kevin Cabrera, the new U.S. ambassador said on Thursday. A month ago, the head of the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, signed in Panama an agreement that empowers the U.S. to use three Panamanian air and naval bases for "training", "exercises" and other activities for a per…
U.S. Ambassador Vows to Counter China's Influence in Panama
U.S. Ambassador Vows to Counter China's Influence in Panama The newly appointed United States ambassador to Panama, Kevin Cabrera, has vowed to enhance bilateral relations while addressing China as a shared concern for the region.During a press conference at his official residence, Cabrera emphasized the need for a united front against China's influence, which he described as detrimental, particularly with regard to the strategically vital Panam…
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