In an extensive speech before the United States Congress, President Trump renewed his threat to reclaim the Panama Canal for the United States, stating that this process had already begun with the acquisition of strategic ports. This statement is part of the security policy of the North American country, according to the president.
In response to these statements, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino once again denied these claims as mere unfounded rumors. Emphatically, Mulino stated: 'President Trump lies again.'
It is worth noting that, according to Panamanian authorities, there is no ongoing process for the United States to regain control of the Panama Canal. These claims have generated controversy and concern in the Central American country, which has reiterated its sovereignty and control over the interoceanic route.
