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On Christmas Day, US President-elect Donald Trump delivered a political message criticizing Trudeau, Biden, and Democrats. He claimed Chinese soldiers were operating the Panama Canal, a controversial statement. Trump also criticised Canadian taxes and proposed a 60% cut if Canada became a state. He appointed Kevin Marín Cabrera as ambassador to Panama, highlighting his political insight.

Meanwhile, Panama's president and former leaders defended sovereignty over the Panama Canal, which was threatened by Trump. Panama rejected Trump's claims, stating sovereignty over the canal is non-negotiable.

Former presidents Moscos, Balladares, and Torrijos supported Panama's sovereignty. The US handed over control of the Panama Canal to Panama under the Torrijos-Carter Treaty. Panama's President Jose Rafael Mulinio also rejected claims of foreign control over the Panama Canal, including China. Panama celebrated the US invasion of Panama with National Memorial Day, declared by President Cortezo.

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Source: Reuters

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