Trump nominates Miami-Dade official as Panama ambassador amid canal row

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✍️ President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Miami-Dade county commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as ambassador to Panama, praising his "America First" principles and economic growth expertise.
👉 Trump nominates Kevin Marino Cabrera as ambassador to Panama
👉 Cabrera praised for 'America First' principles and economic growth expertise
👉 Trump threatens to reassert US control over the Panama Canal
👉 Trump accuses China of illegally operating the canal and 'ripping off' the US
👉 Panama's president denies Chinese influence over the canal's administration

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Announcement comes as Trump has threatened to reassert control over canal, which US handed to Panama in 1999President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated the Miami-Dade county commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as ambassador to Panama.Trump described Cabrera as “a fierce fighter for America First principles” who he said has been instrumental in driving economic growth and fostering international partnerships. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/26/trump-nominates-panama-ambassador