Panama's president, Jose Raul Mulino Quintero, firmly rejected Donald Trump's assertions that the United States could reclaim control of the Panama Canal. Mulino Quintero stated that the canal belongs to Panama and was never a gift.
Panama 's president, Jose Raul Mulino Quintero , vehemently refuted Donald Trump 's assertions that he could seize control of Panama 's renowned canal. During a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Mulino Quintero asserted that Panama 's stance on the matter was unambiguous, having been communicated through a prior statement issued before his departure for the forum. Mulino Quintero emphasized, 'I reject everything that was said by Mr.
Trump, first because it's false, it's not true. And second because the Panama Canal belongs to Panama. It was not a gift.'He underscored that Panama has engaged in numerous treaties over the years to definitively settle the Canal's ownership, stating that Panama 'keeps going' and remains undeterred by such pronouncements. On Monday, Trump had declared that the Panama Canal, originally constructed by the United States in the early 20th century but subsequently transferred to Panama in 1977 under a treaty that enshrined its neutrality, was a 'foolish gift that should never have been made.' He further proclaimed, 'We gave it to Panama and we're taking it back,' according to reports from Reuters. Mulino Quintero, in response, reportedly retorted, 'Be serious,' dismissively challenging Trump's claims.Mulino Quintero's strong rebuttal highlights the enduring sensitivity surrounding the Panama Canal's ownership and the importance Panama places on safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The incident underscores the potential for diplomatic tensions arising from nationalistic rhetoric and historical disputes
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