President José Raúl Mulino of Panama reaffirmed the country's ownership of the Panama Canal and its adjacent zone in response to recent threats made by US President-elect Donald Trump. Mulino emphasized that Panama's sovereignty and independence are non-negotiable, citing a 1977 treaty that recognizes Panama's control over the critical waterway.
In a video statement, Mulino expressed a desire to maintain a positive relationship with the incoming US administration while highlighting the importance of addressing security concerns such as illegal migration, drug trafficking, and organized crime on a bilateral level.
