Until Trump, China Lavished Panama With Infrastructure, US Offered Little

Under President-elect Donald Trump, the U.S. started focusing on strengthening its relationship with Panama, which had previously received heavy infrastructure support from China. (Getty Images)

By    |   Tuesday, 14 January 2025 06:53 AM EST ET

In addition to talking about the Panama Canal, President-elect Donald Trump elevated Panama as one of the first countries to receive a Trump-nominated ambassador.

Trump has picked Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as U.S. ambassador to Panama and said, "Few understand Latin American politics as well as Kevin — He will do a FANTASTIC job representing our Nation's interests in Panama!"

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In addition to talking about the Panama Canal, President-elect Donald Trump elevated Panama as one of the first countries to receive a Trump-nominated ambassador.
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